When the massive chandelier fell, my husband ignored our daughter’s screams to protect his ex’s child. I shielded her with my own back. After the dust cleared, my daughter wiped my tears and whispered, “Mommy, let’s leave daddy behind.” When my husband finally turned to look at us…

face as she threw herself directly into Dylan’s arms.

“You scared me to death, Dylan!” Sierra sobbed loudly, clinging to his tuxedo lapels. “If anything happened to my Ryan, I couldn’t go on living!”

“Don’t be afraid. I’m right here. No one will ever hurt you or him,” Dylan promised, gently rubbing her back, his eyes overflowing with raw heartache.

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