Chapter 5

Some wounds need to cut deep before you can truly let go. Whether it’s a husband’s betrayal or a child’s lies–sometimes you need to witness it yourself to break free.

So I went to Starlight Park as suggested.

Callum was easy to spot in his black coat–he’d always stood out in a crowd. Mila looked adorable in his arms, and Sophie, despite being in her thirties, maintained that girlish charm she was known for.

The three of them walking together drew every eye. I watched from a distance as they approached the

carousel

horses, her face lighting up. A fellow park–goer smiled, “Is this your daughter?

hesitated, but Mila didn’t miss a beat: “Yes, these are my mommy and

a child’s betrayal cuts deeper

nodded, “Yes, she’s our daughter.” He politely complimented the stranger’s child before carrying Mila to a

Mila, Callum, and Sophie on the inside. As the ride began, Callum pulled out his phone to take pictures.

been our family photographer while he merely humored me. Now he was eagerly capturing every moment as Mila and Sophie posed with practiced

of the carousel twisted the

perfect for photos. Hand in hand, they settled in with Callum taking selfies of

close to Callum, whispering something. She moved to kiss him, but he pulled back slightly, causing her eyes

them with excitement, actually clapping her

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