Reborn From Oblivion by Christia Muray

"He couldn't just brush off the girl and his own son, so he decided to bring them along. When your mom found out, she was devastated. In a deep depression, she ended up cutting her wrists while taking a bath one night."

"It was a terrifying scene at the time. I didn't hesitate for a second before calling your dad. He wanted to rush back as soon as he heard about your mom's desperate act. But the girl wouldn't let him get involved with old flames, and in the end, he didn't come home."

"Once your mom was out of the woods, she was completely disillusioned with your dad. She decided to cut him off completely and stop all financial support."

"Your dad was eaten up with regret over everything. He wanted to explain to your mom that he was in a situation he couldn't control that night. But you know how your mom is―rational, decisive, and once her mind's made up, there's no changing it. She ignored all his attempts to see her and even forbade him from visiting you and your siblings. Back then, even your grandmother thought she was being too harsh, but I knew she was just trying to heal. Seeing your dad would only make her feel worse. She had you all to take care of and couldn't afford to fall apart."

The old caretaker's eyes filled with tears as he spoke.

caught with emotion: "I thought things couldn't get any worse. But

things up. But once your mom decided to break away, he naturally asked her to return what he thought was

cheater has to swallow a thousand needles. If you stick to that vow, I'll give up half of the

Your mom shot back, 'With a kid involved, who would

they'd go their separate ways forever. But losing everything took a toll on your dad's mental state. In the

dad, holding her hand, struggled to speak, but your mom understood his dying wish. He asked

mom lost it, yelling at your dad: 'You're dying,

and her child. Why should raise your child? I refuse. Once you're gone, I'll kick them out