He wrenched my hand free, his face darkening, and spat at my mother. "Whore! We're getting a divorce, no matter what!"
Judy cradled her belly, a smug smile tugging at her lips.
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In my previous life, they had forced my mother into a similar situation. With the evidence against my mother, she had no choice but to leave with nothing.
My mother, soft-hearted and hopelessly in love, had always placed my father on a pedestal.
Even when wronged, she refused to fight for herself.
But I knew better. My mother had done nothing wrong. The evidence they held was part of their elaborate trap.
I rushed over, helping my disheartened mother onto the sofa, quickly pressing a tissue to her bleeding wound.
Holding up my phone, I confronted my father and Judy.
"I have recorded everything you just did to my mother. Bill Best, what do you think will happen to your company if I release this?"
My dad was visibly stunned.
My father was a self-made man who had worked his way up by marrying into my mother's wealthy family.
My mother's father had helped him establish a mother-and-baby product company, and he had carefully crafted an image as the perfect husband and father. It was this image that won over so many mothers, driving his business success.
He softened his tone, "Arthur, your mother betrayed me. I'm determined to get a divorce. You're my good son. After the divorce, you'll live a good life with me."
Judy's expression darkened.
Live with them? The memory of my tragic death was still fresh in my mind, the hatred inside me surging like a tide.
It's said that even a tiger won't eat its cubs, but my father was worse than a beast.
My gaze turned icy. "Dad, if you're so sure my mom betrayed you, let's call the police."
I started dialing, but my father and Judy lunged at me, snatching the phone from my hand. My father forced a strained smile. "Arthur, family matters shouldn't be aired in public. How would I show my face if the police got involved?"
Suddenly, Judy burst into laughter, clutching my phone. "Hahaha, Arthur, I've deleted your video."
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