Guess What, Hubby? I'm Your Stepmom Now!
Now, in the next breath, he was spewing venom, calling me unspeakable things, accusing me of something unforgivable.
I covered Eve's ears and pulled her close, while Ryan stood firm in front of me, taking the brunt of Roy's hatred.
And in that moment, something in me became clear.
I had not done anything wrong. Ryan had not done anything wrong. I had every right to seek happiness.
I stepped forward and took Ryan's hand in mine.
Looking Roy straight in the eye, I said, "You were the one who abandoned me and our daughter. You have no right to stand here and shout at us. Since you never wanted to call me your wife, you can call me your stepmother now."