Chapter 10 - THE TRAPClaire didn't confront Daniel.
Instead, she became quiet.
Too quiet.
She smiled at breakfast.
She attended charity events.
She kissed Emily goodnight.
And she pretended everything was normal.
Daniel relaxed.
He believed he had won.
Vanessa became careless.
Messages appeared on Daniel's phone.
Hotel reservations.
Private dinners.
Plans for a new apartment.
Claire documented everything.
Meanwhile, Jonathan's lawyers uncovered more.
There were forged signatures.
Hidden accounts.
A life-insurance policy.
And one document that made Claire's blood run cold.
Daniel had begun the process of seeking full control over Emily's custody.
The justification?
Claire's disability.
He claimed she was “physically incapable of providing a stable home environment.”
Claire stared at the document for several seconds.
Then she laughed.
Not because it was funny.
Because it was unbelievable.
For five years, she had been the one waking up when Emily cried.
The one helping with homework.
The one remembering every school event.
The one who knew her daughter's fears.
And now Daniel wanted to use her wheelchair against her.
Claire looked at her father.
“It's over.”
Jonathan nodded.
“Yes.”
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Claire wiped her tears.
“Then let's end it.”
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