Before leaving, Rowan remembered his promise to his daughter.
Ruby tugged at my hand and refused to let go, pleading softly, "Mommy, come too. Our family should be together."
I was about to change my shoes.
Violet's face immediately fell. She tugged tightly at Rowan's sleeve, her eyes brimming with resentment, "Rowan, you promised me."
After weighing his options for a moment, he sided with Violet.
He coaxed his daughter, "Ruby, be good. Mommy isn't feeling well, so Violet and I will accompany you today."
A sudden wave of unease surged through me.
But as he was Ruby's biological father, I still chose to relent.
To ensure my daughter's safety, I paid a premium to hire a professional bodyguard to stay hidden and keep me updated in real time.
The bodyguard, Henry, sent me many photos
