Felix hurried out, his face showing clear urgency. In just a few quick steps, he blocked Julia's path. "Julia, please don't be mad, okay? It kills me to see you like this."
Julia's face was still as cold as ice, but Felix didn't back down. He continued, his voice steady and firm, "The divorce with Claire is already in motion. It'll be done soon, I swear. You won't have to put up with this anymore."
Just then, Leo waddled over, his tiny hand tugging at Julia's sleeve. In his sweet, childlike voice, he chimed in, "Ms. Quinn, don't be mad! Daddy's gonna divorce Mommy, and then you'll be my mommy!"
Julia's eyes welled up instantly. She crouched down, gently stroking Leo's head as tears threatened to fall. "Leo, I'm not mad at you. It's just... I have been treated so unfairly."
Seeing her d
