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After a Family Trip Without Me Chapter 12
Mason tilted his head back, his clothes wrinkled and worn.A cigarette hung loosely between his fingers, smoke curling around his face, but the worry carved into his brow remained.It had been a while since I'd seen them. Mason and Jackson looked noticeably thinner, as though a strong breeze could knock them over.I ignored them and kept walking, pretending not to notice."Athena, you're finally back." Mason stepped in front of me, his voice thick with emotion.I didn't bother hiding my irritation. "What do you want?" I asked bluntly.He offered a faint, bittersweet smile, weighed down by pain and regret. "Is there really… no hope left for us?"I turned my gaze away, my voice steady and composed."Mason, our marriage ended a long time ago. There's nothing left between us."This was the man I had once loved deeply. For ten years, he had been my whole world. But now that I had finally let go, my heart felt calm. Loving him felt like a chapter from a book I'd long since closed.
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Sophia stormed over, planting herself in front of Mason like a shield. Her expression twisted with rage as she hissed, "Listen carefully, Athena. Don't even think about pushing Mason around while I'm here!"You're nothing but a gold-digger, clinging to him just to avoid a divorce. We're both women. I know exactly what you're doing."I saw right through her. She just wanted to create chaos and make herself look righteous.I lifted my hand, silencing her coldly. "That's enough. I don't have time for your pathetic lies."I turned to walk away, but Sophia wasn't finished. She lunged at me, trying to grab hold. Without hesitation, I slapped her hard across the face, sending her stumbling to the ground. "If it's a fight you want, I'm right here."Humiliated, Sophia scrambled to strike back. But before she could, a sharp, resounding slap cut through the air. Mason had struck her. He glared at the stunned Sophia, his eyes burning with fury as he roared, "Get out!"Who do you think yo
After a Family Trip Without Me Chapter 10
After a long stretch of hard work, my efforts finally bore fruit. I had just published a new academic paper.That evening, Jane threw a celebration banquet in my honor. My colleagues had even put up a banner, creating an atmosphere brimming with energy and joy.I held the flowers Brenda and Abigail had given me, a genuine smile spreading across my face. It was the happiest day I'd had in years.As the night came to a close, I walked out of the hotel, surrounded by laughter and warm congratulations. I felt a newfound sense of freedom.But just as I stepped outside, I saw Mason and Jackson waiting there, flowers in hand. The moment Mason noticed me, he walked over quickly, a hint of unease in his eyes."Congratulations, Athena," he said."Mom, you're incredible," Jackson added, smiling.His voice was steady and sincere, as though nothing had changed between us, like the heartbreak had never occurred, and we were still the family we once were.Maybe they could pretend that nothing
After a Family Trip Without Me Chapter 9
Jackson looked at me, his expression one of hurt. "Mom, I haven't eaten all day. My stomach really hurts," he said.I stood there, completely unmoved.He continued to ask, "Mom, can you make me some steak and mashed potatoes?"I walked right past him, unlocking the door with my keys. "No," I said firmly.Jackson paused, realizing only then that I wasn't messing around."But Mom, didn't you say you loved me the most? You can't just leave me like this."I scoffed coldly and said, "Why not? Why should I care about you?"Jackson, I'm not your mother anymore. Your father has custody now. You're the one who wanted to stay with him and told me to leave the house."Panic flashed in his eyes. He quickly stood up and tried to grab my arm. "Mom, even if you and Dad are divorced, we're still mother and son. We're family."Indeed, we were family. And because he was my flesh and blood, I had given him my everything for years. But he ultimately proved that he wasn't deserving of it.Jackson
After a Family Trip Without Me Chapter 8
Jackson bit his lip, a shadow of hurt crossing his eyes.For a moment, I was thrown off guard. After all, wasn't he the one who always hated it when I showed him concern in public? So why was he giving me that look—and for whose benefit?Besides, we no longer had any connection. I didn't even bother glancing their way.Just then, Abigail stepped in front of me, her arms outstretched. "You're all so mean! Don't you dare bully Athena!" she shouted.Still a child, Jackson couldn't hold back his anger. "She's my mom, not yours!" he snapped. It was the first time he had ever acknowledged me as his mother in front of others. But I knew the truth. He didn't say it out of love. To him, I was simply something he owned—something no one else was allowed to claim.Just as Jackson was about to lunge at Abigail, I stepped in and blocked him. He lost his balance and tumbled to the ground.I didn't offer him a hand. I didn't even look his way. He had tried to bully Abigail first. So, he got wh
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Noticing my calm demeanor, Mason's frustration only seemed to intensify.Soon after, I found Abigail and handed her the homemade cookies I had prepared. Her face immediately brightened with joy. "Wow, Athena! You're amazing! These are the best cookies I've ever had!"She eagerly passed them out to her classmates. "Abigail, your mom's friend is so nice. I'm so jealous of you!" one of them exclaimed."As you should be!" Abigail responded. "Athena doesn't just bake the best treats. She works in medicine and saves lives. She's a real hero!"The proud and joyful look on her face filled me with warmth. It was something I had never felt with Jackson.His teacher once mentioned that he hadn't eaten much at school. In a panic, I rushed to prepare a special lunch with homemade juice and delivered it to him myself. But he simply threw it all in the trash right in front of me, completely indifferent to the effort I had put in."I don't want to eat this! I want the food from that restaurant M
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