I arrived at my daughter Lily’s elementary school expecting a quiet Family Day—only to stop cold at the entrance. There stood my husband, Caleb. He wasn’t alone. He had a little boy resting easily on his hip… and his fingers were laced with Blaire’s, his “childhood friend.” The three of them looked like a perfect family. When Caleb spotted me and Lily, he froze—then slowly pulled his hand away, guilt flashing across his face. I smiled, lifted my chin, and said softly: “Relax, Caleb. I didn’t come to expose you—at least not today.” Blairequickly took her son from Caleb, looking a bit flustered. “Sierra, please don’t be upset. Caleb was just being nice. This kid has grown up without a dad, and today is his special day. Caleb was just helping him out.” I stared at her with a half-smile. “If that’s the case, now that Lily and I are here, shouldn’t you return Caleb to us? We’re the real family of three.” Blaire looked shocked, but her son wasn’t having it. “Dad, you promised to spend today with me and mom!” The five-year-old shot me a fierce glare. I raised an eyebrow. He’s already calling him dad? Before I could respond, Caleb stepped in front of the mom and son, adopting a protective stance. His tone was impatient. “Sierra, you’re a parent too. Shouldn’t you have some empathy? Blaire and I grew up together. I’m just spending one day with them! Do you really have to make a scene?” I laughed bitterly. Was Blaire’s situation my fault? Just then, other parents began arriving with their kids for Family Day. One of them came over to greet us. “Good morning, Leo’s mom and dad! You guys always come together. Not like my husband, who claims he’s too busy for our child.” Blaire awkwardly responded while panic flashed across Caleb’s face. I couldn’t help but confront him. “Caleb, is this what you call just one day?!” He got angry and embarrassed, grabbing my arm. “Sierra, there are a lot of people here. Don’t make a scene!” Then he lowered his voice, glancing at our daughter. “It won’t be good for Lily if this escalates, you know what I mean.” Lily, hearing her name, looked around confused. She didn’t understand what was happening. She just clung to my leg, her tiny hand now sweaty. Feeling her anxiety, I crouched down to pat her little ponytail, speaking softly. “Don’t worry about anything when mommy’s here.” I watched as Caleb walked away with Blaire and Leo. Soon, they were surrounded by a crowd. People were smiling and complimenting Caleb on his success, praising him for becoming a CEO at just over 30. He was full of himself, practically glowing with pride. Blaire looked up at him with admiration, clearly pleased to be seen with him. Leo, still in Caleb’s arms, turned back to me and made a mocking face. I couldn’t help but feel a cold laugh inside. Caleb was certainly getting cocky. Even though I had cut back on my time at the company due to pregnancy and childbirth, I still held 75% of Flying Group’s shares. I was the real boss. He was just riding my coattails, and out of consideration for our marriage, I gave him a manager title. I pulled out my phone and texted HR. “John, remove Caleb from the manager position. Announce it internally next Monday.” Then I messaged the legal team. “Luke, draft a divorce agreement between Caleb and me.” Oh Caleb, if you want to live off me, you better check if I allow it first.
Before long, the Family Day activities kicked off. Families took their seats at prepared tables. Lily looked at Caleb sitting in front of us and asked sadly. “Mommy, why isn’t daddy sitting with us?” I pinched her chubby cheek. She was too young for this drama. “Because mommy is a superhero. Daddy went to help other kids.” Just then, the elementary school teacher announced the first activity – building with blocks. She smiled and said, “The prize for first place is a LEGO spaceship.” Lily’s eyes lit up, and she pointed at the spaceship. “Mommy, I want it!” “Okay, let’s do our best!” As the sand timer ran low, Lily raised her hand and shouted excitedly. “Teacher, we’re done!” The teacher came over, ready to announce the winner when suddenly, a little boy from the front row dashed over. Leo. He knocked over the blocks we built and said arrogantly, “Now first place is mine!” Lily’s eyes filled with tears as she stared at the mess. Angry, she picked up a large block and threw it at Leo. Caleb rushed over, his first words being: “Lily, how could you hit someone?! Apologize to Leo right now.” Lily stood her ground. “No! He pushed over my blocks first! He’s the bad guy!” I firmly supported my daughter. “Caleb, anyone can see who started this. Leo should apologize to Lily!” Blaire joined in, tugging on Caleb’s arm. “Caleb, let’s just drop it. We shouldn’t hold this against the kids.” The elementary school teacher tried to smooth things over, but suddenly Lily burst into tears. “Daddy, why aren’t you protecting me? Why are you scolding me?” Her cry of “Daddy” stunned everyone. They glanced between me, Caleb, and Blaire. Caleb turned red, while Blaire looked like she wanted to say something but held back. At that moment, Leo put his hands on his hips and stood in front of Lily, snarling. “Who’s your daddy? Don’t call him that! This is my dad!” My daughter, frightened, started hiccupping. She cried out, her voice breaking. “Daddy, say something!” My heart ached. I glared fiercely at Caleb, my voice sharp. “Caleb, aren’t you going to explain? Are you just going to let us be misunderstood?” Caleb’s eyes widened. He picked up Leo. “What’s there to explain? Today, I’m Leo’s dad!” He even patted Leo’s head. Instantly, other parents began whispering and pointing at me and my daughter. “Why is that child calling someone dad out of nowhere?!” “I don’t think Lily’s family has ever attended Family Day before. This time only her mom came. Do you think she might be someone’s mistress?!” “I heard this Caleb is a big CEO, super rich. Maybe Lily’s mom is trying to seduce him and got caught by her own daughter.” While my daughter and I faced the gossip, Caleb stood by, comforting Leo. Blaire was off to the side, suppressing a smile as she glanced at me. I hugged my daughter, who was sobbing uncontrollably, and gently patted her back. I wanted to confront that scumbag and his mistress, but this wasn’t the right moment. I couldn’t let my daughter suffer more. Just then, someone trying to flatter Caleb said, “The young master looks just like Mr. Brown. They’re clearly father and son!” I looked up at Caleb. A flash of guilt crossed his face before he laughed it off, while Blaire looked absolutely thrilled. I had seen this mother and son before. How had I not noticed their resemblance? Meanwhile, Lily wouldn’t stop crying. I had to ask the teacher to take us to the rest area so I could calm my daughter down first. In the rest area, I comforted Lily until she gradually fell asleep. I needed to calm my daughter down first. In the lounge area, I comforted Lily until she finally fell asleep. Seeing her swollen eyelids from crying twisted my heart into knots. I quietly stepped out and moved to the hallway corner to call HR and Legal. “John, Luke, bring my marriage certificate and Caleb’s, plus the draft divorce agreement and the dismissal letter to Happy Baby elementary school right now. Hurry!” While I was going over details with them, I suddenly heard a scream. It was my daughter’s voice! My heart dropped instantly. At the end of the hallway, by the bathroom door, Lily was on the ground, sobbing. Leading the attack was Leo, his face twisted in anger: “This is for calling my dad your dad. I’m going to beat you up today!” With that, he kicked Lily in the stomach. Lily cried out in pain, trying to escape, but the boys behind him caught her. “Kids of mistresses deserve a beating!” “My mom said bastards like you should have never been born!” Lily waved her little hands in defense, crying so hard she could hardly breathe: “You’re lying! That’s my daddy! Daddy, Mommy, come save Lily!” “It hurts so much!” “Daddy, Mommy, where are you?!” Seeing this sent a roar through my mind. My blood boiled, and every vein felt ready to burst. When those boys noticed me, they exchanged glances, and seeing my fierce expression, they took off like scared animals. I scooped Lily into my arms, feeling her tremble. I quickly called for an ambulance. “Don’t be scared, sweetheart. Mommy’s here. Mommy’s here.” When the ambulance arrived, other parents watched, curious about what happened. I rushed toward the ambulance, holding my daughter tightly. As I passed, I saw Caleb smiling and playing with blocks alongside Leo, while Blaire wiped sweat from Caleb’s forehead. When he heard the chaos, he looked up, confused. As he started to come over and ask, “What’s going on? What happened to Lily?” Blaire grabbed his hand. “Caleb, you promised to spend the whole day with Leo today. He was so excited when I told him last night!” Caleb froze as I climbed into the ambulance with Lily. Lily was unconscious. The doctors quickly began examining her inside the ambulance. When a female doctor lifted Lily’s dress, her face twisted in shock: “How could anyone be so cruel to such a small child?!” I broke down in tears, panic overtaking me. My baby’s soft skin was marred with blue and purple bruises, including a fist-sized bruise on her side. Her body shook uncontrollably. The doctor’s voice turned urgent: “Quick, get her hooked up to the machines!” Two hours passed as we fought to save Lily. Those hours felt like an eternity. Regret and anger swirled inside me, growing stronger by the minute. My mother cried and scolded me: “How could you let this happen to your child? Look at what she’s been through!” Lily weakly opened her eyes in the hospital bed, IV drip attached. She looked at me, confused: “Mommy, why do they all say Lily is a child that Daddy doesn’t want?” “But Lily has a daddy!” “Why doesn’t Daddy protect Lily anymore?” I kissed her forehead gently and replied: “Mommy will protect Lily forever. You are Mommy’s most precious treasure.” “As for Daddy, we don’t want him anymore.” When I returned to the elementary school, the Family Day activities were wrapping up. Families were busy drawing pictures together. Caleb was coloring patiently, Leo snuggled against him, while Blaire looked pleased taking pictures of them. It was a perfect scene of family happiness. But why was my daughter lying in a hospital while the wrongdoers enjoyed their day?! I stormed over and without hesitation, slapped Blaire hard across the face. The force made her stagger back, hitting the corner of the table with a loud bang. Everyone froze in shock. Caleb shouted: “Sierra, what are you doing?!” He rushed to Blaire, concern in his eyes: “Blaire, are you okay?” Tears streamed down Blaire’s face as she shook her head, playing the victim: “Sierra, did you misunderstand? I’m sorry!” I laughed coldly: “A simple apology won’t cut it!” Just as I raised my hand to slap her again, Caleb stepped in to stop me. I redirected and slapped Caleb across the face instead, leaving a clear red mark. He paused for a second, then exploded in anger: “Sierra, have you lost it? You think I won’t fight back?!” At that moment, the elementary school teacher rushed over, trying to mediate, asking what was going on. I pointed at Leo, gritting my teeth: “This little brat took advantage of my absence and teamed up with others to beat my daughter!” As soon as I finished, Blaire piped up, panicked: “That’s impossible. Leo is a good boy! Caleb, you have to believe me!” I stepped closer: “Impossible? Then why do you think an ambulance just showed up?!” Once again, Caleb stood protectively in front of Blaire and Leo.
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