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“Kelly, what if he keeps dodging the payments?” Melody’s voice crackled with frustration. Eric had shares in Clarissa’s company, which was doing incredibly well. He could easily cash in at any time. Was he seriously planning on slipping through the cracks and not paying?
“He’ll come crawling. He’ll beg for it,” Kelly said, her tone calm as she placed the divorce papers gently on the table.
“Huh?” Melody picked up the papers, her eyes scanning through them. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
“Eric’s too confident for his own good,” Kelly continued softly, almost to herself. “When I made him sign the divorce papers, he read everything carefully. But when it came time to sign, he used a signature he doesn’t normally use. He thought that little trick would let him back out later. So when I insisted he re–sign in front of a notary, he panicked. He only skimmed the papers, thinking the terms hadn’t changed.”
Kelly’s finger pointed to a specific clause in the divorce agreement. “After the divorce, the custody of our daughter Faye will be granted to the mother.”
Melody’s eyes widened. “Wait, you’re going to fight him for custody of Faye? That little troublemaker? But she’s Regina’s daughter.”
“If Regina and Eric went to such lengths to put her under my name, then I’m going to make it work in my favor,” Kelly said, her voice low and rough. “The child stays with me. I’ll refuse him visitation. What can he do? Legally, I’m Faye’s ‘mother.‘ That’s what they’ve handed me.”
With Faye in her care, Eric wouldn’t have the chance to stall on the money.
“Oscar, can you look into the ownership of that house on Southriver Avenue for me?” Kelly asked, determination creeping into her voice. She wanted to buy it back.
Oscar nodded. “I’ll have someone check on it.”
Melody wrapped Kelly in a tight hug, concern written all over her face. Kelly had been through so much already.
For five years, Zev had protected Kelly in Solmaris.
Who could have known that coming back to Seaville would be where her real battle would begin
Kelly hated manipulation, both being the one pulling the strings and having them pulled on her. But Eric had pushed her into a corner. She had no choice but to play the game to protect herself.
At the kindergarten, Dawn paced back and forth by the gate, her eyes scanning for any sign of Faye.
As each minute passed, the knot in her stomach tightened. Where was her granddaughter?
“Where’s my granddaughter?” she demanded, voice trembling with anxiety.
“Her mother picked her up,” the teacher replied, gesturing to the woman who had been with Dr. Gray the day before. “Her name’s Kelly..”
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The words hit Dawn like a slap. Kelly had taken Faye? Panic surged through her. Even after the separation, Faye was still under that woman’s name.
She immediately grabbed her phone and dialed Eric, her hands shaking with the weight of her fear.
“Eric! Faye’s been taken by that crazy woman, Kelly!
“Eric, what do we do? She’s out of her mind. What if she takes Faye somewhere?”
Eric froze at the hospital. The air left his lungs. “Kelly did what?”
But they were divorced. How could she just take their daughter?
“Mom, calm down. I’ll find Kelly right now.”
He quickly dialed Kelly’s number, but it went straight to voicemail. Panic set in. He couldn’t just sit there. He had to leave the hospital and go after her. He had no choice.
At the playground, Faye was climbing up the slide with a smile on her face, her small hands gripping the plastic as she scrambled up.
But just as she reached the top, a push from behind sent her sprawling to the ground. She hit the ground hard, the sharp sting of pain shooting up her body, and she immediately burst into tears.
Kelly, sitting nearby, was absorbed in her phone. Her fingers flew across the screen as she typed message after message to Zev, fully aware that none of them would be returned.
The quiet cry of her daughter snapped her back to reality. She stood, her eyes scanning the scene before heading toward the source of the commotion.
“He pushed me!” Faye cried, her face contorted with pain as she pointed a trembling finger at the boy who had knocked her down.
Kelly’s eyes darkened, her gaze hardening as she locked eyes with the boy. Her voice was steady but edged with a sharpness that sent a chill through the air. “Why did you push her?”
The boy froze, startled by the intensity in Kelly’s voice. He took a step back, hiding behind his parent and puffing his chest in a show of defiance. “What are you gonna do about it?”
Kelly’s eyes flicked to Faye’s knee, where blood was beginning to stain the fabric of her pants. She looked at the boy’s parent, her expression unyielding. “Tell your son to apologize. Or I’ll call the police.”
Without waiting for a response, Kelly pulled out her phone and began dialing, her fingers quick and purposeful. “There are cameras here. They’ll back me up.”
The parent, who had been defensive just moments ago, now looked at the situation with a shift in demeanor. They grabbed their son by the arm and shoved him forward. “Say sorry,” they muttered, frustration in their voice.
The boy mumbled a half–hearted apology, his voice barely above a whisper. “Sorry
Kelly turned to Faye, crouching down to her level. Her voice softened as she asked, “Do you forgive him?”
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Faye sniffled, her pride still intact, but she sighed in resignation. “Fine.”
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The other parent, muttering under their breath, quickly pulled their son away, clearly eager to leave the uncomfortable situation.
Kelly returned to the bench, her face betraying no emotion as she sat down again. Her eyes were distant, her thoughts clearly elsewhere.
“Hey, mean lady,” Faye muttered as she trudged over to Kelly. “When’s my dad coming to pick me up? Why did he send you instead?”
Kelly opened her bag, pulling out an antiseptic wipe. She gently dabbed at Faye’s scraped knee, her voice firm as she spoke. “You’ve been lied to. Your dad isn’t coming. From now on, you’ll be staying with me- until your dad pays what he owes.”
Faye’s mouth fell open, her eyes welling up with tears. Kelly’s voice was unyielding as she glared down at her.
“Don’t even think about crying. Your parents put you on my family registration. Understand?”
Faye wiped her nose, forcing the tears back as she struggled to hold it together. “You witch … ”
Kelly raised her hand, a gesture that made Faye stiffen.
Faye, now deflated, sighed heavily and changed her tone. “What should I call you then?”
Kelly paused, her expression thoughtful for a brief moment. Finally, she spoke. “Kelly.”
Eric’s breath was ragged as he sprinted toward the rental house, his heart pounding with urgency.
He slammed his fist against the door, desperate to find Kelly.
The landlord opened the door, eyes narrowing in annoyance. “What’s all this knocking about?”
Eric blinked, momentarily thrown off guard. “Where’s Kelly? Is she here?”
The landlord sighed, his patience wearing thin. “Kelly? She moved out. Not here anymore,” he said, his voice flat before slamming the door shut.
Frustration boiled inside Eric. He kicked the wall in anger, his fists clenched. Without thinking, he grabbed his phone and dialed the police. His voice shook with panic. “Hello? I need to report something. My daughter … my daughter’s been kidnapped!”
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