She gave them everything—her love, her trust, her time. But in the end, it wasn’t enough. After eight years of marriage and five years of motherhood, Maya’s world shattered. Her son cried out for another woman to be his mother, and her husband brushed it off like it meant nothing. But Maya knew—children don’t lie. So she made the hardest decision of her life: she let them go. Everyone thought she’d come crawling back, broken and regretful. But instead of falling apart, Maya rose stronger than ever. She filed for divorce without looking back and poured her heart into rebuilding her life. Now, months later, when her ex shows up with their son, asking her to come home, Maya is no longer the woman who once begged for love. She’s a woman with her own name, her own strength, and a future that doesn’t include them. It's okay... And makes sense. But, they wants to be part of that her world
View MoreElias parked the car near a quiet apartment complex on the edge of the city. He glanced at Maya, who sat quietly beside him, her hands clenched tightly in her lap. Her eyes were fixed on the window, but her mind was far away, racing through a thousand thoughts and fears.“We’re here,” Elias said gently.Maya turned to look at him. “Are you sure it’s her?”He nodded. “Yes. I had someone track her. She worked at the hospital the year your child was born. After she suddenly resigned, she vanished for years. But we finally found her.”Maya’s voice was barely above a whisper. “And you’re sure she was involved?”“She moved to another city under a different name,” Elias said. “She bought a house with cash and started a new life. That kind of money doesn’t come from regular hospital work.”Maya’s heart pounded in her chest. She was scared, but she needed answers. She had lived with doubt and pain for too long.Elias got out of the car and walked around to open the door for her. She stepped ou
Jamie had always been a quiet boy, but there was one thing that brought him real joy—his pet hamster, Chippy. It was small and brown with white patches, and Jamie loved it dearly. Every morning, before going to school, he would feed Chippy and check if the water bottle was full. At night, he sat by its cage, talking softly to it like it was his best friend. Chippy never talked back, of course, but to Jamie, Chippy always listened. It was the one little friend that didn’t argue, didn’t shout, and never made him feel alone.To Jamie, Chippy was more than a pet. He was family.Lena, on the other hand, had never liked the hamster. From the moment she came into the house and saw it, she rolled her eyes at the idea of having “a rodent” in her clean home. Though she pretended to smile when Jamie showed her his hamster’s tricks, the truth was, she found the animal annoying. The cage smelled, the scratching noises irritated her, and she hated how Jamie gave it so much attention. Lena didn’t
Jamie sat in the backseat of the car with his arms crossed tightly over his chest. His eyes were red from crying, and he didn’t say a word the whole ride home. Lena was in the front seat, occasionally glancing back at him through the rearview mirror. She had a soft smile on her face, but her hands gripped the steering wheel a little too tightly.When they arrived home, Jamie slammed the car door shut and stomped inside. He threw his backpack onto the couch and marched straight to his room. Lena followed him slowly, still wearing her gentle, motherly mask.“Jamie,” she called softly, “don’t be upset, sweetheart. You did your best.”Jamie spun around, tears filling his eyes again. “But it wasn’t enough! I didn’t win! And it’s all your fault! I told you to be careful with my project!”His voice trembled with anger and hurt. He looked so small, so defeated.Lena blinked at him, still smiling. “Now, now, don’t talk to me like that. I understand you’re upset, but you shouldn’t raise your vo
After the dramatic scene at the school’s open day, Maya stepped outside quietly. Her steps were calm, but her heart was not. The afternoon sunlight streamed across the schoolyard, casting long shadows as the event slowly wound down inside. Maya paused near a tree at the edge of the garden and let out a quiet breath. She hadn’t meant to cause a scene. But everything had happened so suddenly. Jamie’s crying face, his voice calling her “mom,” and the confused whispers of the crowd still echoed in her ears.She closed her eyes for a moment, gathering her thoughts.Not long after, she heard footsteps approaching. She turned and saw Elias walking toward her, followed by his sister and niece. Their expressions weren’t cold or questioning—instead, they were filled with understanding.“I’m sorry,” Maya said softly. “I didn’t mean to drag your family into anything. That wasn’t supposed to happen.”Elias shook his head. “You don’t need to apologize, Maya. We were there. We saw what happened. It
It was the open day at the school. The sun shone brightly over the well-decorated exhibition hall, where students displayed their projects proudly. Inside, Maya stood with Elias and his niece’s family. They were gathered around the niece’s presentation table, smiling and clapping as she explained her work. The project was a colorful handmade model of a house, with tiny windows, painted walls, and a garden made of clay flowers.“You did such a great job,” Elias said, patting his Ava’s head gently.His sister nodded in agreement. “It’s so creative, sweetheart. I’m proud of you.”Maya smiled warmly. “You’ve got a real talent. Keep working hard like this.”Ava grinned, proud and happy as her family applauded her work. The air was filled with warmth and joy.But suddenly, a loud noise came from the front of the hall. The cheerful atmosphere shifted.Everyone turned toward the sound.A young boy stood there, crying loudly. Around him lay a mess of broken pieces—paper, cardboard, wood, and
The sun was shining brightly through the windows of the Bennett family home. Jamie sat on the floor of his room, surrounded by scattered sheets of paper, glue sticks, colored pencils, and small pieces of cardboard. His tiny hands were smudged with marker ink, and his brows were furrowed in concentration.At school, the teacher had announced a new project for the upcoming open day. This time, the theme was “Dream Houses and Happy Places.”—each child had to design and build a model of the city they imagined in the future. It could have tall buildings, parks, flying cars, or anything else they dreamed about.Jamie remembered how, every year, Maya had helped him with his school projects. She would sit with him for hours, guiding his hands, helping him cut shapes and draw neat lines. They would laugh and work together. And each time, his project would win first place. Maya made learning feel fun and full of love.But now, Maya wasn’t here anymore. She had left.Jamie sat in silence for a
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