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Chapter 8 I Don’t Care

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At Carter Manor, the air felt tense–Emily hadn’t been back in six months.

The dining table was piled high with food, almost all her favorites.

When she married Ethan, the entire Carter family opposed it. But she threatened to cut ties with them to force their agreement. And after the wedding, Ethan never came here

once.

Henry and Ryan sat silent, their faces hard.

Linda’s eyes were red, her napkin dabbing at tears.

Chloe fidgeted, wanting to ease the mood but not knowing

how.

Molly watched everyone quietly, her small face serious.

Emily stood to apologize, but Ryan spoke first, his voice sharp with sarcasm. “Tomorrow’s Julian’s birthday. Shouldn’t you be at Wilson Manor waiting on them hand and foot? How do you have time to be here?”

Higwords stung, but Emily just smiled. “Ryan, from now on:46 only celebrate Dad’s birthday.”

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Ryan froze. His voice stayed cold, but there was a flicker of concern. “What game are you playing now?”

“I’m getting divorced from Ethan,” she declared.

The room went quiet. Everyone stared at her, shocked.

Chloe leaned forward, worried. “But what about Sophie’s custody?”

Emily’s smile faded slightly.

Her voice was soft, almost fragile. “Sophie doesn’t want to come with me. So I’m giving up custody.”

Chloe’s eyes widened.

How could Emily just let go of her own child?

But as she looked at the pain etched on Emily’s face, she

realized.

This wasn’t a decision made lightly. Emily must have hit rock bottom to make such a choice.

Linda let out a quiet sob.

Chloe handed her a tissue, then turned to Emily, “Diyorce is 278

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the right call. Find someone who actually cares about you.”

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Emily nodded gently. “Maybe. But I’m not looking for anyone right now.”

The last thing she needed was to repeat past mistakes.

Chloe didn’t push. She picked up her fork and filled Emily’s plate. “This is still your home. You’re the Carter’s baby girl, we’re glad you’re back.”

Molly piped up, “Aunt Emily, when I’m big, I’ll take care of you!”

Henry said nothing. He peeled shrimp slowly, one after another, then pushed the plate toward Emily.

Tears pricked Emily’s eyes.

For five years, she’d slaved for the Wilsons and gotten nothing in return. But here? She didn’t have to do a thing to be loved. She ate quietly, tears mixing with her food.

Halfway through dinner, Molly pointed behind Emily. “Aunt Emily, your phone’s lighting up!”

Emily glanced over. It was Ethan.

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She never blocked numbers; she’d just had her phone on silent.

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She answered the phone, her face instantly paling. “Okay. I’ll be right there.”

She stood quickly, making a move for the door.

Chloe rose, concern filling her voice. “Emily, what’s wrong?”

Emily rushed toward the door, her words clipped. “Sophie had a mango allergy. She’s in the hospital. I need to go.”

Ryan nodded at Chloe, signaling her to follow. Chloe understood immediately and hurried after Emily. “Okay, I’ll come with you.”

Molly also jumped out of her chair. “Me too!”

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10:30 PM.

Sophia stirred from her sleep and immediately locked eyes. with Emily.

“Sophie, are you feeling better?”

Emily’s face relaxed. She’d been watching over her for an hour.

Ethan had gone to pay the bills, leaving Emily, Chloe and 4/8

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Molly in the room.

Sophia said nothing. She turned her head away, angry.

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Emily wasn’t sure why Sophia was upset, but she assumed it was because she wanted to see Nancy instead.

The thought made Emily’s heart ache. She gently tucked the blanket around Sophia and stood up. “Rest well. I’ll head back now.”

Since Sophia clearly wasn’t happy to see her, there was no point in staying.

Just as Emily turned to take Molly’s hand, Sophia’s voice rang out, sharp and resentful. “Hmph! Bad mommy!”

Molly pulled away from Emily and marched to the bed. “Sophia Wilson, watch your mouth! You can’t talk to my aunt like that!”

Sophia glared. “Ugly fatty, mind your own business!”

Molly didn’t back down. “Spoiled brat! Ungrateful!”

Sophia couldn’t think of a comeback. She burst into tears. “Ugly fatty! No one will ever want you!”

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figure, hated being called fat more than anything.

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Emily knew this, and it was Sophia who had started the fight.

“Sophie, apologize to Molly!” Emily said firmly, pulling Molly behind her and glaring at Sophia.

But seeing her mother didn’t defend her, Sophia felt even more wronged. Her sobs grew louder, and she cried harder.

Chloe was about to intervene when Ethan walked in.

Sophia held out her arms, sobbing. “Daddy! Mommy was mean

to me!”

Ethan’s heart tightened. He looked at Emily, his gaze sharp with anger.

Emily met his eyes, no fear in her voice. “I don’t think I did anything wrong. If you believe it’s my fault, fine. I don’t care.”

She’d never spoken to him like that–cold, unyielding.

Ethan blinked, caught off guard. “Is this how you treat our daughter?”

Emily didn’t want to argue. She was too tired.

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“Yes. That’s how it is.”

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She just took the blame.

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Ethan’s voice turned harsh. “Then what I said before was right. Nancy is a better mom than you.”

Emily looked him in the eye and said calmly. “You bet you are.”

Ethan froze. He didn’t expect her to agree. “You…”

Emily cut him off, her voice sharp. “You all act like you know what’s best for Sophie, better than her own mother. But none of you even knew she’s allergic to mango?”

Ethan remained unfazed. “You never told me that.”

Emily sighed.

But for Sophie’s sake, she had to be clear. “Fine. Listen carefully then. Sophie’s a girl. She needs her private area cleaned daily, and she has monthly vaccinations. No cold water, no mango….”