The silence in the room became thick.

up my phone.

“I can call the police right now… or you can leave on your own.”

No one spoke.

Adrian finally tried.

“Maria… this doesn’t have to go this far…”

I looked at him.

And for the first time in years…

I felt nothing.

No love.

No anger.

Just clarity.

“You crossed that line,” I said, “the moment you brought your pregnant lover into MY house.”

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