---- "Roy is turning one month old tomorrow. We'll be having a celebration. Can you stay for that, at least?" she asked sadly. I shook my head. "No, thanks. I've already bought my plane tickets. I'm leaving tomorrow morning." "Then, at least see him-" "Brenda, it's up to you to look after him now," I said with a smile, not letting her finish. Realizing I had made up my mind, Brenda wiped away her tears. "Alright, then. I'll raise Roy well. Don't worry." I took the divorce papers.
Just then, Shawn came downstairs. Seeing the papers, he frowned. "What's that?" I gripped the papers tightly and shook my head. " Nothing." He looked at me suspiciously , but I remained calm. Thankfully , he didn't press further. He changed the subject to the celebration the next day. There's something I need to take care of tomorrow, so I'll be late for the party. If you need anything, ask Mom." Brenda looked at him disapprovingly .
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What's more important than your son hitting an important ---- milestone? You-" "It's alright. Do what you need to do," I told him. It didn't matter whether he was around or not, as far as Roy was concerned . After all, like me, Shawn had never once looked at his son since he had been born. Brenda looked like she wanted to say more, but I shook my head at her with a smile. It was the day of Roy's one-month celebration , but the house wasn't as lively as it should have been.
Brenda left the house with Roy in his arms. Just then, one of the maids asked , "Madam, should we wait for Mrs. Hallow?" Brenda paused and glanced toward the stairs. She shook her head, her throat constricting. What she didn't know was that I had lied to her. Ihad boarded my flight and left the night before.
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