Jonathan ignored her, swiping to accept and putting the call on speaker.
Ryan’s voice exploded through the phone. “Where the hell is my wife? Olivia needs the SUV today and Maddy isn’t answering—”
Jonathan cut in, voice like steel. “Your wife is with me.”
A short silence.
Then Ryan laughed. “With you? That’s cute. Tell her to come home and bring the car keys.”
Jonathan’s tone didn’t change. “The car isn’t yours. And the way you’re treating my daughter ends now.”
Ryan scoffed. “You think you can tell me how to run my own house?”
Jonathan stood up. “We’re not discussing this on the phone. I’ll see you in person.”
Madeline grabbed his arm. “Dad—where are you going?”
He looked at her gently.
“To bring your life back.”
Jonathan did not go alone.
The next morning, he arrived at the Bennett family house with Madeline, Ethan, and one more person—Attorney Claire Donovan, known for being polite until she wasn’t.
Ryan opened the door with a smug smirk, which faded when he saw the group.
“What is this?” he demanded.
Jonathan stepped forward. “A conversation you’ve avoided long enough.”