At that moment, Wendy emerged from the kitchen and was met with the sight of Gabriel and Jane locked in a tense standoff, while Wilhelm sobbed uncontrollably nearby.

She hurried over, frowning. "Ms. Wilkie, Mr. Hackett, if you're going to argue, at least don't do it in front of the child."

Jane scoffed. "We're divorced. What do you expect?"

Wendy froze, her eyes wide with disbelief. "Divorced? For real?"

At the mention of the word "divorced," Wilhelm's sobs grew louder, his cries piercing the room.

Frustrated by the noise, Jane snapped, "Stop crying! All you do is cry! Can't you do anything else?"

Wilhelm flinched at her outburst but continued crying even harder.

Gabriel took a deep breath and turned to Wendy. "Take Wilhelm upstairs and pack his things. I'll be taking him with me."

Wendy hesitated. "You're taking Mr. Wilhelm away?"

"Yes. I have custody," Gabriel answered.

who remained silent,

could divorce whenever they wanted, but

"Understood," she replied.

up the still-sobbing Wilhelm and carried him upstairs to pack

silent, leaving only Jane and

make sure you never have the chance

hurt him? If it

you think et he'd be suffering

blame on

pin

your doing," Jane retorted.

wouldn't

the couch, waiting for

minutes, Wendy returned with a suitcase in

quietly. Somehow, she had managed to calm him down, and he seemed

are packed. If anything is missing, let me know, and I'll send it over," Wendy

Gabriel nodded. "Thank you."

buy Wilhelm

and asked, "Do you want to say goodbye

again, and he looked at Gabriel with pleading eyes. "Daddy, I don't want to

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