Chapter 4 Camryn stood up with Shannon in her arms and waved at me. "Lauren, it's been a while." I smiled and nodded, swallowing the pain before I spoke. "I'm fine. Just taking a walk. Since you're busy, I won't get in your way. I'll wait in the car." I was about to leave when Camryn made it clear she wasn't letting me go so easily. She said, feigning sympathy, "Lauren, we all heard about what happened with your child.

"My condolences." I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails dug into my palms. Even though she was trying to provoke me, I couldn't say a word back. I kept smiling, gave her a small nod, and turned away. Milton thought I was upset and chased after me to explain. "Don't misunderstand-she comes by often to help out with events.

The kids here call her 'Mom.' Once the adoption is finalized, I'll explain everything to Shannon." Looking at how anxious he was to comfort me, I suddenly found it all laughable. To bring Camryn's child into the family without backlash, he let our biological son die and even made sure I could never have children again. Now that he's finally gotten what he wanted, he acts like he's the victim. "Don't worry. I'm not the kind of person to cause a scene.

To handle the paperwork-I'll wait in the car like a good girl." Relieved, he watched me walk off. Every staff member I passed gave me a look filled with scorn. I must've seemed so pathetic to them. I ignored them. A notification came in confirming my legal request to revoke my identity documents had been approved. I deleted the message and wiped every trace of Milton from my phone. To celebrate bringing the child home, the Shaw family hosted a family dinner.

I claimed I was still recovering and stayed upstairs to rest. But the mocking laughter of Milton's parents floated up clearly through the door. I stood at the staircase landing, silently watching the "perfect little family" downstairs. Milton thoughtfully filled Shannon's special plate with all her favorite foods. Camryn teased him with a laugh, saying he was going to spoil her rotten. Milton didn't care. He ruffled Shannon's hair lovingly.

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"I'll spoil her as much as I want." The weight in my chest finally burst. Back in my room, I tore up every single thing Milton had given me over the past three years and tossed it all into the trash. When the trash can was tipped over, I heard footsteps outside the door. My heart skipped. I quickly turned on the recorder on my phone and tossed it onto the bed. Camryn appeared in the doorway, slithering in like a venomous snake. Then, she shoved me hard to the floor.

Pain shot through me, and sweat broke out across my body, but she just smiled sweetly. "Lauren, losing a child must hurt, doesn't it? "All these years, and you're still so pathetic. "You gave your kidney to save my daughter. Watched your child die. Watched your husband bring my daughter home. And now you still stay silent? I feel sorry for you." I tried to get up. Camryn picked up a glass from the nightstand, smashed it, and then jammed a shard into her shoulder. Blood gushed out instantly.

She screamed, eyes full of tears. Before I could even react, the Shaw family were in the room. Milton rushed in, scooped Camryn into his arms, and glared at me with fury. "Lauren, what the hell is wrong with you? Are you insane? "Camryn only came to check on you because she was worried. How could you do this to her?" His parents glared at me, full of disgust. Shannon stood nearby, bawling her eyes out. "You're a bad lady! You hurt my Mom! I don't want this bad lady in our home! "I want Mom!

I want Mom!" Camryn clung weakly to Milton, crying into his shoulder. "I'm sorry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have come to talk to Lauren. She just lost her child-she must be overwhelmed with grief. "Don't blame Lauren. She didn't mean it." I lay on the floor, feeling humiliated, and released a cold laugh. "Really? Milton, don't you think it's time to explain about my kidney and our child?" Milton didn't flinch. He just stared at me with the same cold fury.

"There's nothing left to say between us." His parents, frantic over Camryn's injuries, urged him on. "Stop wasting time. Get Camryn to the hospital now!" Without another word, Milton carried her out the door. The entire house went silent, leaving only me behind. I took a deep breath and forced the tears back down. Then I packed my things and headed straight to a hotel. The lawyer informed me that the divorce papers were ready.

I signed them electronically and told him to deliver them to Milton first thing in the morning. As I looked at the flight details for tomorrow, a message from Milton came through-trying to explain.