welcome to Lost relation Chronicles my name is Aaron and I had been married to Kayla for the last 17 years we have a 16-year-old daughter named Judy I work as a mechanical engineer at the local automobile Factory spending my days ensuring that machines run smoothly and production stays on track it was a warm sunny afternoon in March when my phone buzzed in my pocket wiping the grease off my hands I glanced at the screen Gordon my neighbor strange he rarely called me during work hours I swipe to answer Aaron you need to get homeow Gordon's
voice was urgent almost frantic my stomach Twisted what's wrong there's a moving van in front of your house a couple of guys are loading Furniture into it my grip tightened around the phone what who the hell I don't know but they're taking a lot of stuff your wife's there too thought you should know Kayla my pulse pounded in my ears are you sure positive you better get here fast I didn't waste another second shoving my phone into my pocket I stro across the factory floor my boots hitting the con treat with heavy thoughts my mind
raced was this a daylight burglary or something worse reaching my boss's office I knocked once before pushing the door open sir I need to go right now my boss a Gruff but reasonable man looked up from his paperwork what's going on there's a burglary at my house my neighbor just called they loading my stuff into a moving van his eyes widened go now I didn't wait for another word I spun on my heel and ran for the parking lot my heart hammering against my ribs fumbled p in with my keys I yanked open the car
door jumped inside and started the engine the tires screeched against the pavement as I tore out of the lot my hands gripping the wheel like a vice I had no idea what I was about to walk into but I knew one thing for certain this wasn't just a simple burglary and cayb being there that changed everything I floored the gas and rushed to the spot I reached the house my tires screeching as I slammed on the brakes my heart pounded as I threw the car door open and stormed toward the driveway there right in front
of me was a man tall lean with a cocky stance giving instructions to two other men who were hauling my furniture into the back of a moving van hey stop right there I barked marching toward him the man barely spared me a glance then muttered under his breath mind your damn business that was it that was all it took before I could even think my fist connected with his jaw sending him sprawling to the pavement a sharp grunt escaped his lips as he hit the ground but I wasn't done I pounced on him fists flying
rage boiling over as I pounded him into the dirt you think you can steal from me I growled Landing another punch in broad daylight another punch he groaned trying to Shield his face but I wasn't about to let up with one hand I grabbed my phone and punched in 911 barely controlling my breathing as I spoke there's a man stealing from my home I've subdued him I said my Knuckles still clenched ready to strike again the dispatcher's voice was calm but firm sir I need you to step inside your home and lock the door officers
are on their way I let out a bitter laugh I can handle myself suddenly a shriek rang through the air Aaron what the hell are you doing I turned my head and saw Kaa rushing toward us her face Twisted in shock she dropped to her knees beside the man frantically checking his face her hands trembling as she touched his bruised jaw why did you hit him she screamed at me her voice filled with outrage I blinked momentarily thrown off by her reaction do you know him she snapped her head up eyes blazing yeah yes HEK
my boyfriend a cold wave of shock crashed over me I felt the breath leave my lungs what that was all I managed before I drove my foot straight into his groin making him curl up like a dying cockroach you're my wife I spat my voice shaking with Fury and you have a damn boyfriend I kicked him again watching him ridee in pain Kayla shrieked stop it Aaron stop but I wasn't finished I turned toward the moving van my mind racing why is this moving van even here I demanded the man groaned still cradling himself I
didn't like his silence so I kicked him again a third time just to drive the point home out of the corner of my eye I noticed the two guys from the moving company standing near the truck their arms were crossed amused smirks on their faces as they watch the chaos unfold I guess they were enjoying the show if I were in their place I'd be enjoying the show as well the whale of sirens pierced the air and within moments two police cruisers pulled up in front of the house the officer stepped out hands resting on
their holsters as they took in the scene me standing over a battered man Kayla crouched beside him and the movers idly watching like spectators at a boxing match one officer a tall broad-shouldered man with a Stern face quickly moved toward me placing a firm hand on my chest to separate me from the man on the ground step back sir he ordered I clenched my fists but ayed taking a step back still breathing heavily I'm the one who called you I said my voice laced with frustration the officer raised an eyebrow is that so yes I
snapped I got a call from my neighbors saying some guys were loading my furniture into a van I rushed home and saw this guy I gestured toward the groaning man still curled up on the pavement directing them the officer turned to look at Kayla who was still on her knees gently cradling the man's face her eyes were red with anger and something else guilt maybe ma'am what's going on here the officer asked Kayla lifted her head wiping her eyes before answering this man is Walter Anderson she said her voice wavering but determined heun my boyfriend
my stomach Twisted at those words even though I had already heard them before hearing her say it again so plainly so unapologetically felt like another punch to the gut I'm leaving Aaron she continued her voice cold now void of any emotion and I'm taking my half of the furniture the officer turned his gaze back to me studying my expression I must have looked as dumbfounded as I felt my mind reeled 17 years of marriage a home a family all reduced to this a moving van and a smug bastard named Walter on my driveway the officer
cleared his throat Mrs Thompson he said his voice calm but firm did you inform your husband that you were leaving Kayla hesitated then with a stubborn tilt of her chin she said no the officer let out a slow sigh rubbing his Temple ma'am I need you to understand something he glanced at the moving van before turning back to her to take any of this furniture you need to file for divorce first after the judge orders the assets to be split both parties will have to sign a legal document listing the assets under each name Kayla's
face ped slightly what you're doing right now the officer continued his tone sharpening is illegal if your husband decides to file charges this will be classified as theft Kayla gasped at the officer's words her face flashing with shock and frustration she turned to the two movers her voice tight with urgency put everything back she ordered the men still amused by the situation Shrugged and be began carrying the furniture back inside the officer crossed his arms and spoke again his tone making it clear he was done entertaining any nonsense you can leave with your clothes to
keep this process smooth I'll stay here and assist until you're gone Kayla turned sharply toward him eyes blazing my husband should leave she snapped glaring at me as though I was the problem here I quickly shot back this house belongs to my mother so she does not have any rights on this house Kayla screamed backo you need to leave I deserve to live here that was the final straw for the officer his patience had clearly run out ma'am you just attempted to steal from your husband he said his voice dripping with irritation and now when
you're being given a fair way to move out you want to throw him out of his own home he scoffed and shook his head well letun see if your husband wants to file charges for theft he turned to me waiting for my response before I could speak Kayla threw her hands up fine I'll get my stuff she snapped before storming inside I watched her go my mind still struggling to process the fact that the woman I had spent 17 years with the mother of my child had been sneaking around with another man and had planned
to rob me blind before Vanishing from my life a few minutes passed before she reappeared with two large suitcases as she made her way toward the door I raised a hand hold on I said turning to the officer I want her bags checked Kayla froze then turned slowly to face me her mouth slightly open in disbelief Aaron you have to humiliate me like this she hissed don't you trust me that was all it took the two movers who had been quietly watching the drama unfold suddenly burst into loud laughter even the officers exchanged smirks one
of them shaking his head as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing the officer in charge sighed open the bags ma'am he said firmly your husband has every right to check with an angry glare Kayla unzipped the First suitcase and stepped aside I crouched down and started rumaging through it at first it was just clothes but then nestled between her sweaters I spotted my laptop and phone charger I pulled them out and held them up she let out a small sigh I need those I let out a short humorless laugh shaking my head get
it from your lover I said coldly he can take care of you now Kayla had left she had packed her things taken her true love with her and Walked Out Of My Life Walter was still limping from the beating I had given him which brought me some satisfaction but that satisfaction was shortlived the house was quiet now eerily so and the reality of what had just happened was beginning to sink in then the front door swung open Judy walked in her backpack slung over one shoulder her brows furrowed as she took in the mess the
half moved Furniture the suitcases that had been hastily unpacked the movers Footprints still marking the floor She set her bag down and looked at me dad what the hell happened here I exhaled rubbing my temples come sit down I said patting the couch beside me she sat down looking at me expectantly I took a deep breath your mother has decided to leave I said evenly she's gone with her new lover Judy blinked then to my utter shock she Shrugged and said Oh you mean Walter I turned to her my grip tightening around the whiskey glass
in my hand wait you knew about him she gave me a look as if I was asking a dumb question yeah she said mom told me about him HEK her first love her one and only true love I stared at her trying to process what I had just heard the words hit like a punch to the gut I stood up walked over to the bar and poured myself a drink my hand steady despite the storm raging inside me then I turned back sitting down with the glass in my hand so I said my voice carefully
controlled tell me more about this Walter Judy leaned back Crossing her arms mom always told me about him she said casually he was her first love and she never stopped loving him she married you because well you were a good choice a decent man I let out a dry laugh shaking my head a good choice that was all I had been not a partner not someone she loved just a safe bet I took a sip of my drink and looked at Judy so tell me Judy do you think your mother did the right thing by
leaving me for Walter she didn't even hesitate oh yes she said matter of factly you were just an arrangement they were meant to be together Walter only left her because he had to go abroad for his studies now he's back and mom deserves to be with him I nodded slowly swirling The Whiskey in my glass okay I muttered very interesting I leaned back exhaling through my nose as the weight of it all pressed down on me so I said more to myself than to her spending all these years with me as my wife that was
just a farce for the first time Judy hesitated there was a brief flicker of uncertainty in her eyes but then just as quickly she Shrugged again not a farce she corrected just a stop Gap arrangement I took another sip of my whiskey the warmth spreading through my chest but it did nothing to dull the cold realization settling in my bones I set the glass down my fingers tapping against the side as I processed everything Judy had just said so I began if Walter had never left your mother would have married him and you would have
been his daughter that would have been the perfect scenario right Judy's lips curled into a small dreamy smile yeah she said without hesitation just like a fairy tale romance I let out a quiet chuckle shaking my head interesting I murmured more to myself than to her then another thought hit me if Judy had known who else had been in on this who else knows about Walter I asked turning my gaze back to her she barely even thought about it oh Grandma Kelly knows she said casually my eyes darkened slightly Kelly your mother's mother yeah I
nodded oh so she knows what about Grandpa Greg her husband Judy Shrugged well he knows as well I clenched my jaw my fingers tightening around the glass for a brief moment before I forced myself to relax and how long have you known about this I asked Judy leaned back against the couch playing with a loose thread on her sweater about 6 months I guess 6 months my wife my daughter my in-laws all of them had known and not one of them had said a damn word to me I nodded again my mind working faster than
my heart could catch up very interesting I said softly then I stood up Judy looked at me curiosity flashing across her face what are you going to do Dad she asked I turned to her a slow smile spreading across my lips it wasn't warmth it wasn't kindness it was something else entirely I'm going to give everyone exactly what they want Judy smiled smile remained unwavering as she looked at me her expression one of complete certainty you've done good dad she said her voice carrying an eerie kind of approval you gave Mom everything she deserved now
if she wants to be with her true love don't stop her I tilted my head slightly observing my daughter with quiet Amusement there was no hesitation in her words no guilt no second guessing just a firm belief that her mother had done the right thing I smiled back slow and deliberate Yes dear don't worry I said my tone smooth and reassuring I have no intention of stopping your mother I gave her everything she deserves I paused for a beat watching her closely and I will make sure she continues to get exactly that in the future
something flickered in Judy's eyes but she didn't say anything I took a step closer and reached out gently tucking a strand of her hair behind her ear and as for you my dear princess I continued my voice soft but firm you will also get what you deserve her smile faltered for the briefest moment I let the silence stretch between us before finally pulling away then without another word I grabbed my coat and walked out the door I drove straight to my lawyer's office by the time I arrived I already knew exactly what I wanted the
receptionist greeted me with a polite smile but as soon as I mentioned my name she quickly directed me to my lawyer's office didn't expect to see you today Aaron Mr Jeremy said leaning back in his chair what brings you in I sat down folding my hands in my lap I need a divorce I stated plainly and I needed expedited his eyebrows lifted slightly I see he said sitting up straight anything specific you want out of this I leaned forward I want full control of my assets I want her cut down to exactly what the law
demands nothing more no alimony no generosity no loopholes she can use later if she thinks she deserves better she can go ask Walter for it Jeremy nodded slowly considering my words and custody I smirked let her have Judy they deserve each other he raised an eyebrow but didn't question it all right he said already jotting things down I'll get the paperwork started and push for a quick resolution given the circumstances this should move fast good I said standing up keep me updated with that I left and drove straight to the bank the teller greeted me
with a polite nod how can I help you today sir I'd like to withdraw everything from my joint account I said sliding my ID across the counter she tapped on her keyboard her expression remaining neutral until she saw the balance her eyes flicked up to me cautious all of it sir all of it I confirmed then smirked actually no leave $2 she hesitated then nodded a few minutes later she slid a thick envelope of cash across the counter would you like this counted in front of you no need I said tucking the envelope into my
coat pocket next stop my office I parked in my usual spot walked through the building like it was any other day and went straight to HR hey Aaron the HR manager greeted me everything all right yeah I said with a smile I just need to update my 401k beneficiaries remove Kayla she blinked oh uh sure we can process that right away I signed the necessary forms then moved on to the next task calling my insurance company within minutes Kayla was wiped off every policy I had and finally I called my mother she answered on the
second ring Aaron is everything okay I took a deep breath then exhaled slowly mom I said I think you should hear this from me first my mother was silent for a moment after finished explaining everything Kayla's betrayal Judy's reaction the cold certainty in my daughter's words then with a sigh she finally spoke well she said Dry seems the Apple didn't fall far from the tree I let out a quiet chuckle no it didn't I agreed then my smile turned sharper but I intend to keep that apple on the tree mom didn't say anything but I
could hear her exhale over the phone a mix of resignation and approval she knew me well enough to understand that I wasn't going to let this slide we spoke for a few more minutes before hanging up the next day Kayla was served I knew exactly where she'd be at her office basking in whatever glow her affair with Walter had given her she had expected this no doubt she knew I wouldn't take this line down but knowing and experiencing are two very different things at first she was calm I imagined she had expected the standard divorce
terms half of everything a clean split maybe some alimony to keep her comfortable she probably thought I would be predictable she thought wrong because because as she flipped through those documents her expression changed her fingers trembled slightly as she turned the pages and then just like that I saw it the Panic the realization she had nothing the house not in my name she had no claim to it the furniture also not hers alimony out of the question our salaries were nearly identical all she was getting was child support and that too for only two more
years until Judy turned 18 she must have read the papers over and over again hoping she had missed something there was some loophole she could exploit but there was nothing I had made sure of that not long after my phone rang I let it ring twice before answering my voice calm hello this is not fair Kayla's voice came through sharp and frantic I'm supposed to get half of everything that's how this works Aaron I leaned back in my chair smiling to myself oh I said my tone light almost amused yes she snapped I was your
wife I deserve half I let a slow breath slip through my lips then with deliberate patience I replied and I'm supposed to get half of yours there was silence on the other end I could almost picture the gears turning in her head the realization sinking in I smiled wider better we settle it in court the day of the divorce hearing finally arrived I walked into the courtroom with my lawyer Ron Jeremy who as always looked smug and pleased with himself a shark in a suit he thrived in situations like these and I had no doubt
he was about to enjoy every moment of this a few minutes later Kayla arrived with her her lawyer Wana RADS the moment Ron saw her he licked his lips and muttered under his breath I'm going to smash her I turned to him raising an eyebrow ditto I said without thinking Ron gave me a side glance before smirking I meant in court he clarified though the twinkle in his eyes told me we both knew we meant the same thing I felt a flicker of embarrassment but the absurdity of the moment almost made me chuckle then the
judge entered the courtroom and all conversations came to a halt Lana stood up first her expression Prof and composed as she addressed the judge your honor my client's husband has refused to pay her any alimony or offer her any settlement we are demanding half of all his assets as is rightfully hers under marital law the judge barely had time to react before Ron stood up smoothing out his suit as he spoke your honor my client's wife has also refused to give him half of her assets and has declined to pay any settlement the judge frowned
shifting his gaze between us what exactly are you saying Ron took a few casual steps the bench well your honor they both make nearly identical salaries I find myself at a bit of a Crossroads should I be demanding alimony for my client or offering it the judge looked at both Kayla and me then exhaled sharply if both parties make the same amount then neither qualifies for alamon Kayla tensed her hands clenching into fists on the table but before she could protest Lana quickly jumped in your honor my client would also like to bring to your
attention that Aaron emptied their joint account leaving only $2 Ron didn't even Flinch in fact he looked positively delighted he stepped forward smoothly that is exactly what my client's wife contributed to that account there was a pause the judge turned to Kayla his expression expectant anything else Lana hesitated before nodding yes your honor there is also the matter of child custody before she could say another word Ron cut in smoothly his voice as confident as ever we have offered the other party full custody my client does not wish for visitation and we will continue to
pay child support for the next 2 years until she turns 18 Judy gasped audibly her voice cracking as she cried out you cannot leave me Dad I am your daughter I didn't turn back to look at her my jaw tightened my hands curled into fists under the table but I kept my eyes forward I had made my decision and I needed to see it through the judge however turned his attention to Judy his expression softened as he gestured toward her would you like to say something please come forward Judy hesitated for a moment before stepping
up to the wh stand she looked small vulnerable when she finally spoke her voice wavered I I didn't know that my father didn't love me before she could continue Ron stood up adjusting his suit with calculated ease your honor may I ask the young lady a few questions Lana immediately objected your honor she is just a child the judge raised a hand to silence her let it be he said proceed Mr Jeremy Ron stepped toward Judy young lady do you love your father Judy sniffled then nodded yes Ron nodded backk do you respect your father
another sniff yes there was a beat of Silence before Ron asked the next question > why are your parents divorcing Judy's lip trembled because my mother's ex has returned from Europe and now they want to be together so she is leaving him Ron tilted his head slightly so it means that your mother either never loved your father or she loved her ex more than your father Judy opened her mouth but no words came out she stared at Ron then at the floor as silence filled the courtroom Judy shifted uncomfortably her tear stre face glancing between
him and me I still refused to turn toward her my hands remained folded this moment this exact moment was what I had been waiting for so tell me Judy Ron continued were you upset for your father losing his marriage Judy hesitated I saw her glance at me searching for something in my face but I didn't give her anything she turned back to Ron her lips trembling then quietly she admitted no I was happy for my mother Ron raised an eye brow happy for your mother Judy nodded sniffling yes Ron exhaled through his nose rubbing his
chin in exaggerated thought I see so Judy you didn't care how your father felt about all of this you were fine with the divorce she wiped her eyes with the back of her hand yes Mom was going to be with her true love Ron let out a low whistle and shook his head wow true love he paced for a moment before stopping and looking Judy in the eyes so Judy let me get this straight you didn't care about your father father's feelings you asked him not to stop this divorce you told him to just let
your mother go you expected him to lose his wife and move on because your mother deserved to be happy Judy bit her lip her breathing uneven yes she whispered Ron's expression hardened he took a step closer lowering his voice making sure every word sank in then tell me Judy why should he care for you Judy's silence was deafening the courtroom which had been filled with Whispers And shifting glances now felt like a vacuum every breath measured every heartbeat audible she stared at Ron eyes wide lips parted as if the weight of his words had just
knocked the air from her lungs Ron never want to hesitate leaned slightly forward his voice sharp but steady now let me ask you one final question Judy he let the moment stretch just long enough for the tension to mount this is something you told your father word for word let me quote him Ron turned to me briefly then back to her if Walter had never left your mother would have married him and you would have been his daughter that would have been the perfect scenario right he let the words hang in the air then his
eyes locked onto hers your reply was yeah just like a fairy tale romance Judy inhaled sharply Ron took a step closer voice unwavering is that correct Judy she hesitated but there was nowhere to Ron nowhere to hide from the truth she had so easily spoken before yes she finally admitted Ron nodded as if that answer was all he needed but he wasn't done you wanted to be Walter's daughter you wanted to abandon the father who stayed awake all night when you were suffering from a fever last year the father who never missed a single recital
never missed a single parent teacher meeting never missed a single sports event Judy squeezed her eyes shut as if trying to block out his words but he continued Relentless you wanted to abandon the same man who made sure you had your roller skates when he was still wearing the same three shirts to the office for the last two years he shook his head his voice almost incredulous the same man who right now is giving you exactly what you want to be a family with Walter and your mother he let the silence settle once more Let
the weight of it press against her then with one final question he delivered the blow what is wrong with that Judy broke down completely sobbing uncontrollably as her shoulders shook I'm sorry Dad she choked out between her tears I wasn't thinking straight please don't abandon me for the first time in that courtroom I felt my composure slipping my throat tightened and my vision blurred for a second I wanted to go to her to hold her to tell her that I would always be there but I couldn't I had to stay firm I clenched my jaw
and kept my posture rigid forcing myself to hold back the storm brewing inside me the judge who had been watching the entire exchange with sharp eyes finally exhaled and turned to Judy that's enough young lady he said his voice softer now you may step down Judy sniffled and wiped at her tear streak face as she walked back to her seat her sobs quieter but still present then the judge turned turned his piercing gaze to Lana M rhs he said his tone carrying an edge of impatience I believe Mr Jeremy interrupted you earlier you may continue
Lana stood up her usual smugness plastered across her face thank you your honor she straightened her blazer and cleared her throat my client and her fiance do not want custody of the child they are getting married and do not wish for the child to be in their presence a stunned silence filled the courtroom the judge's face turned an alarming shade of red his eyes flicked toward Kayla who was sitting stiffly avoiding everyone's gaze Judy upon hearing those words broke down even further the sound of her crying filled the room raw and painful cutting through the
silence like a blade the judge rubbed his temples looking completely exasperated then he turned to me Mr Taylor he said his voice dripping with frustration you don't want custody your wife doesn't want custody what are you two doing your arrogance and ego will destroy the life of this child I exhaled slowly Gathering my thoughts before standing your honor my mother Brenda Thomas will take custody I have already spoken to her and she has agreed to take full responsibility for Judy the judge studied me for a long moment before nodding without hesitation he banged his gavl
against the bench the child will go under the custody of Mrs Brenda Taylor he declared both parents will be required to pay child support he paused and then continued there is no need for alimony or settlements the divorce is granted the sound of the gavl hitting the wood echoed through the courtroom final and absolute I turned to look at Ron who had been watching the entire exchange with a bemused expression he let out a small chuckle and leaned toward me that he whispered grinning was the fastest divorce in the history of mankind after the court
adjourned I made my way to my mother Judy was already there sitting beside her her head bowed tears still streaming down her face my mother had a gentle hand on her back rubbing slow circles in an attempt to soothe her but Judy sobs didn't let up I took a deep breath and sat down next to her for a moment I just watched her cry feeling the weight of everything that had happened settle on my shoulders then softly I spoke sweetheart I said my voice calm but firm we don't live in a fairy tale we live
in the real world Judy lifted her head slightly her swollen eyes meeting mine she sniffled but didn't say anything I never wanted to abandon you I continued but I needed you to understand how it feels when the people you love turn their backs on you like you're nothing more than an old pair of sneakers used and discarded she flinched at my words fresh tears brimming in her eyes I could tell she wanted to protest but she remains silent listening we forget what people have done for us because we believe it was their duty to serve
us I went on my gaze steady and in return we think they don't deserve anything not love not gratitude not even basic respect Judy wiped at her nose with the sleeve of her sweater her lips trembled but she was absorbing every word love is a two-way street I told her you give love you get love you give respect you get respect but if you give hate you get hate in return she sniffed her hands gripping each other tightly in her lap I have always loved you I said my voice softer now but in return all
I got was humiliation it hurt Judy more than Youk ever know her breath hitched and she looked away ashamed if I had let you walk over me today you would have walked over someone else in the future I told her and not everyone will be like me not everyone will just walk away one day you might hurt someone who won't just take it they'll give you back the same humiliation maybe even more Judy closed her eyes her small frame trembling then in a whisper so quiet I almost missed it she said no that wouldn't be
good she opened her eyes again looking at me with a sorrow I hadn't seen before I'm sorry Dad she whispered and then without hesitation she threw herself into my arms wrapping me in a tight Embrace her body shook against mine as she buried her face in my chest sobbing harder than before I held her close feeling her pain her regret her sorrow all of it pouring out in that moment after a few minutes Judy slowly lifted her head from my chest her face was Streed with tears her eyes red and swollen but there was something
different in her gaze now something softer more thoughtful she sniffled and wiped her face with the back of her hand before looking up at me hesitantly what about mom she asked her voice small and uncertain I exhaled a sad smile tugging at the corners of my lips I knew this question would come eventually I reached out and gently tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear before speaking well I said she made her choice to abandon me to abandon you and to move on with her life Judy's lower lip trembled but she didn't look
away she needed to hear this the only thing we can do now is let fate decide I continued there's no point in chasing someone who doesn't want to stay but you know what we should be happy that we still have each other she crowned slightly trying to understand so I elaborated look at it this way I said gently she never truly loved me so she spared me from living a lie and as painful as it is she abandoned you too which means she spared you from false hope we're left with what's real no lies no
betrayal just the truth Judy's eyes shimmered with fresh tears but this time there was a new understanding in them she bit her lip then without warning she leaned forward and hugged me again tightly as if afraid to let go thanks Dad she whispered a few months passed and life slowly settled into a new Rhythm Judy had begun to smile more to heal in her own way and our bond had grown stronger it wasn't perfect nothing ever is but we had each other and that was enough then one fine afternoon Judy burst through the front door
her face practically glowing with excitement I was sitting on the couch reading the newspaper when she rushed in you won't believe what I just heard she exclaimed barely able to to contain herself I set the paper down and turned to her raising an eyebrow what she grinned that Walter guy he beat the hell out of mom for a split second I was stunned then before I could stop myself I let out a short amused laugh I wasn't proud of it but after everything that had happened I couldn't help it Judy's eyes widened at my reaction
but then as the absurdity of it all sank in she too let out a small chuckle did you anticipate that she asked shaking her head in belief I smirked well I was married to your mother for almost two decades I know firsthand that listening to her wine every single day is a special kind of punishment I leaned back crossing my arms I guess their fairy tale was written by the brothers Grim Judy laughed a little harder at that but then her expression sobered so how is she she asked in the hospital she said and Walter
heun in jail I exhaled through my nose nodding figures Judy tilted her head slightly I have a feeling shek be calling soon I was about to respond when Maria walked out from the kitchen wiping her hands on a dish towel she had been making dinner but now she looked between the two of us curious did I miss anything she asked Judy turned to her a soft knowing smile on her face nope she said you didn't miss anything mom dear listeners please share your thoughts in the comments section below and don't forget to like share and
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