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Under the witness of lawyers and the cameras of the press, I signed the transfer agreement, officially handing over all my assets and company shares to my son.
Thunderous applause erupted, and the crowd was abuzz with admiration. Many remarked on the deep bond between mother and son, their eyes filled with envy as they looked at my son.
Just then, Rosie arrived fashionably late, arm–in–arm with Stephen.
The room fell silent, confusion and surprise etched onto everyone’s faces as Rosie pulled out a paternity test report. With a loud voice, she declared, “Daphne, the truth is, the IVF child you gave birth to all those years ago came from my and Stephen‘ s fertilized egg.”
“I am Kian‘ s biological mother. Letting him call you ‘Mom‘ for over twenty years
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was already repayment enough for
carrying him. Now, it’s time for you to give him back to me.”
Her words caused an uproar.
“Isn’t she the impoverished student Daphne always supported? How could she get involved with Daphne’s husband and even have Daphne give birth to their child?”
“This is outrageous! It’s the classic
‘farmer and the snake‘ story! Daphne helped her so much, and she repays her with betrayal?”
“And the timing? She waited until Daphne transferred the company’s shares before making this claim. Clearly, it’s about the money!”
“Exactly! It’s despicable to exploit
someone to bear their child and then steal everything they own. This is pure evil!”
Amidst the intense condemnation, Stephen spoke up, self–righteous and indignant.
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“For the first half of my life, I was trapped in a marriage. As a man, I kept convincing myself to stay responsible for this relationship.”
“But I’m human, too. On countless sleepless nights, I asked myself, Is this truly the life I want?”
“Daphne has a good family background and has treated both me and Kian well, but my heart belongs to Rosie. Is it wrong for me. to pursue true love?”
“Marriage is meant to bring happiness, and so is divorce. Marriage should not be a shackle that keeps me from my true love. I hope everyone can bless us!”
His words were delivered with such emotion, as if he were a victim of an
unhappy marriage, bravely defying societal norms to seek love.
I paid him no mind. Instead, I turned to my son and asked calmly, “What do you think about all this?”
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Kian looked carefully at the share transfer agreement in his hand before responding calmly, “Mom, this will be the last time I call you that.”
“Although you raised me with care for twenty years, the fact remains that not my biological mother.”
over
you are
“Blood is thicker than water. I hope you won’t stand in the way of our family‘ s
reunion.”
With that, he threw a divorce agreement at my face and said arrogantly, “While everyone is here, divorce my Dad today and set him free.”
“In light of how well you‘ ve treated me over the years, I’ll give you two hundred dollars a month as alimony.”
His words sparked outrage among the crowd.
“No wonder they say like mother, like son. What kind of family is this?”
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“Exactly! Everyone knows Daphne always treated her son like a treasure, pampering him for years. And now, the moment she transfers her fortune to him, he turns around and calls someone else ‘Mom‘?”
“Two hundred dollars a month? That’s not even enough for a beggar! How does he have the audacity to say that?”
“I’m an outsider, and even I can’t stand this! Daphne, don‘ t pay attention to these ingrates!”
“Exactly! They’ve gone too far!”
The crowd rallied behind me, furious on my behalf. Some even offered to help me sue to reclaim my assets.
Despite the uproar, Rosie and Stephen remained composed, as if prepared for any
scenario.
But amidst the crowd’s righteous indignation, I smiled faintly and said, “Alright.”
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To everyone’s shock, I signed the divorce. agreement without hesitation.
Rosie and Stephen were momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting me to agree so easily. They meticulously examined both the divorce agreement and the share transfer documents. Confirming everything was in order, they finally relaxed and broke into triumphant smiles.
Seeing their smug faces, I smiled as well.
“Since you’ve given me such a grand surprise, it’s only fair I return the favor with a special gift.”
Stephen frowned, puzzled. “A gift? What kind of gift?”
Everyone else turned their curious eyes toward me.
