Chapter Nine

Ryan left work early to take his daughters to school, but he met their mother talking to them and Tom's car was parked before the school gate.

Ryan walked inside the school to take them.

"Joey, June, Danny" Ryan called.

They rushed to hug him, leaving their mother alone.

Ryan kneeled down to embrace his children, doing his best to keep his emotions in check.

Amelia was angry. They always prefer their father more than her, regardless of anything she does.

She faked a smile and moved closer to them.

"Why are you here?" Ryan asked Amelia, and he continued, "ooh! You came here with him just to show off, right?"

"Whatever, I miss my kids; that is why I am here."

"The same way I miss them while they are with you, definitely."

"June, Joey, Danny, mummy loves you, see you later."

Amelia's anger at her children's preference for their father, Ryan's protective stance towards his kids, and the subtle digs they exchange.

Faking a smile, she waved to her children and left to meet Tom.

Tom noticed