The Ruined Bride of Velvet Nights by Brick Moving Ant

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Chapter 5

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.

A fellow park–goer

a beat:

child’s betrayal cuts deeper than any marital

affection. Callum finally 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,

new. For years, I’d been our family photographer while he merely humored me. Now he was eagerly

of the carousel twisted the knife

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

back slightly, causing her eyes to well up with hurt. He responded by intertwining their fingers in a subtle gesture of intimacy.

excitement, actually clapping her hands

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