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Under the gaze of lawyers and the scrutiny of press cameras, I inked my name on the transfer agreement, officially bequeathing all my assets and company shares to my son.
Deafening applause erupted, and the room buzzed with admiration. Murmurs of the profound bond between mother and son filled the air, accompanied by envious glances directed at my son.
At that moment, Amelia made her entrance, fashionably late and arm–in–arm with
Maxwell.
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surprise etching themselves on every face as Amelia unfurled a paternity test report. With a piercing voice, she announced,
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“Seraphina, the truth is, the IVF child you brought into this world years ago came from mine and Maxwell’s fertilized egg.”
“I am Milo’s biological mother. Letting him call you ‘Mom‘ for over two decades was repayment enough for carrying him. Now, it’s time for you to return him to me.”
Her revelation sent shockwaves through the crowd.
“Isn’t she the destitute student Seraphina always stood by? How could she entangle herself with Seraphina’s husband and have Seraphina bear their child?”
“This is outrageous! It’s the classic ‘farmer and the snake‘ tale! Seraphina helped her immeasurably, and she repays her with betrayal?”
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“And the timing? She waits until Seraphina transfers the company’s shares before staking her claim. It’s clearly about the money!”
“Indeed! Exploiting someone to bear their child and then seizing everything they own- this is sheer villainy!”
As indignation simmered in the room, Maxwell chimed in, self–righteous and indignant.
“For the first half of my life, I was confined in a marriage. As a man, I constantly convinced myself to stay committed to this relationship.”
“But I’m human, toc. On countless sleepless nights, I’ve asked myself, Is this truly the life I desire?”
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“Seraphina has a reputable family and has cared for both Milo and me, but my heart belongs to Amelia. Is it wrong to seek true love?”
“Marriage is meant to deliver happiness, and so is divorce. It shouldn’t be a prison barring me from my true love. I hope you can all wish us well!”
His words dripped with emotion, painting him as a martyr of an unhappy union, daringly defying societal constraints for love.
I dismissed him from my thoughts, instead turning to my son to ask calmly, “What do you make of all this?”
Milo scrutinized the share transfer
agreement in his hands before responding steadily, “Mom, this will be the last time I call you that.”
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“Though you cherished me for twenty years, the fact remains that you’re not my biological mother.”
“Blood ties run deeper than any other. I hope you won’t obstruct our family’s reunion.”
With that, he tossed a divorce agreement in my face and brazenly declared, “With everyone as witnesses, divorce my father today and set him free.”
“In light of your devotion over the years, I’ll provide you two hundred dollars a month as alimony.”
His statement incited a wave of outrage among the crowd.
“Truly, like mother, like son. What kind of family is this?”
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“Exactly! Everyone knows Seraphina cherished her son like a gem, pampering him for years. And now, the moment she passes her wealth to him, he turns his back and calls another ‘Mom“?”
“Two hundred dollars a month? It’s hardly enough for a pauper! The audacity to say such a thing!”
“I’m just an outsider, and even I can’t stomach this! Seraphina, ignore these ingrates!”
“Indeed! This has gone too far!”
The crowd rallied around me, infuriated on my behalf. Some even offered to aid me in a lawsuit to recover my assets.
Despite the uproar, Amelia and Maxwell
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remained composed, as if steeled for any outcome.
But amidst the crowd’s fervor, I offered a faint smile and said, “Alright.”
To everyone’s astonishment, I signed the divorce agreement without a second’s hesitation.
Amelia and Maxwell appeared momentarily stunned, clearly not anticipating my ready compliance. They meticulously verified the divorce and share transfer documents. Once assured everything was legitimate, their faces broke into self–satisfied grins.
Observing their smug expressions, I smiled
too.
“Since you’ve given me such an elaborate surprise, it’s only fitting I return the favor
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with a special gift.”
Maxwell’s brow furrowed in confusion. “A gift? What kind of gift?”
Curiosity piqued, everyone turned their eyes toward me.
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