“Mommy says Ryan makes her happy,” she said. “Does that mean you can’t live here anymore?”
I took her hand.
“Whatever happens between Mommy and me, I’ll always be your daddy.”
She rubbed her rabbit’s ear.
“Mommy said you weren’t allowed to come back. She said we had to get used to it being just us.”
I held her close, realizing she’d been carrying fears no child should have to bear.
Later, I called Ryan. He claimed Megan had told him I knew about their relationship and had agreed to the move.
When I explained the truth, he fell silent. He eventually agreed to stop helping with the move until the situation was resolved.
The next morning, I spoke with the school and consulted a family law attorney. She advised me to preserve messages and address the relocation through the proper legal process.
That afternoon, Ryan and Megan’s mother arrived to help pack. I explained that I’d never agreed to the move.Track Pregnancy