I spent seven years watching my husband pour our savings into his sister’s bills and his nephew’s tuition, believing love meant sacrifice. But during a family dinner, he looked me in the eyes and said, “I’m done. I want a divorce.” – Welcome

“It’s too late. They take bad children away.”

Officer Daniels paused the recording.

“I’m sorry.”

“Keep going.”

Melissa spoke next.

“What if Natalie comes back early?”

“She won’t,” Evelyn answered. “Once the judge sees a police response, we get temporary control. After that, we move the trust.”

Melissa laughed nervously.

“Daniel made sure Natalie couldn’t continue reading …