They Called Me a Glutton, I Walked Away — Novel

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In a world where love can turn bitter and familial bonds unravel, Rachel finds herself at a crossroads. Accused of greed and shamelessness by her own son, Ethan, and belittled by her husband, Jason, the home she sacrificed everything for feels like a prison. When a seemingly innocent cupcake becomes the catalyst for their family's descent into chaos, Rachel’s heart sinks under the weight of betrayal and disappointment. How did it come to this?

Caught between the mocking laughter of her husband and the blind adoration of her son for his charming teacher, Rachel is forced to confront the reality of her life. With every insult, the ties that once held her family together fray further, leaving her questioning her worth and purpose. In a moment of defiance, she makes a shocking decision that could change everything—yet it’s not the outcome she anticipated.

As Rachel steps into uncharted territory, she must weigh the cost of her choices. Will she reclaim her identity, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her? In a tale of love, loss, and resilience, can Rachel find the strength to walk away from a life that no longer serves her?

They Called Me a Glutton, I Walked AwayChapter 1

At the dinner table, my son Ethan, who was still in kindergarten, suddenly pursed his lips and said,

“Mom, you’re really greedy, and shameless too!”

I froze, unable to react for a moment, not knowing where this accusation came from.

Seeing that I didn’t respond, he furrowed his little brows and continued,

“Even though you’re my mom, you’re nothing compared to Ms. Emily! If only I could choose who my mom was!”

That blatant disgust made my heart sink.

So that was why Ethan had been picking on me these past few days—it was because I accidentally ate the handmade cupcake he had prepared for Ms. Emily on my birthday.

Instinctively, I glanced at my husband Jason, thinking he would step in to help me out.

But he just smiled, ruffled Ethan’s hair, and chimed in,

“Ethan’s right—Mom really is a greedy little pig, isn’t she?”

Ethan’s tense little face instantly brightened. He laughed out loud and nodded vigorously.

At that moment, exhaustion washed over me.

“Well then, since you like Ms. Emily so much, I’ll just divorce your dad and let her be your mom!”

…

Ethan’s eyes lit up, full of excitement.

“Really? I can really have Ms. Emily as my mom?”