“Ask your lover,” Michelle replies without missing a beat. “But if you must know, she sent them to me herself. And she surely has more. Besides, she made sure to come talk to me... since she’s pregnant.”
My hands tense on the table.
“Tell me, Ryan, do you really want to continue?” Michelle keeps her voice calm, though her eyes exude coldness. “Because in that case, I’m going to ask for custody of Candace, even if she doesn’t want to live with me. And also, I’m going to take half of the company from you.”
I remain silent. The weight of her words is overwhelming.
“Decide, because I won’t wait long.”
Without saying more, Michelle stands up with dignity and gathers her papers. Her heels echo through the room as she walks to the door.
“See you at the next hearing, Ryan,” she says before d
