Ava: Holding the letter, voice quivering So this... this is how you start our new beginning?
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I can explain, it's not what it looks like, I love you.
takes a deep breath, steadying herself Love? You call this love? It's nothing but betrayal and deceit. How could you?
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it’s complicated I know, look she came onto me. I tried to avoid her. but she had found out where I work
raises an eyebrow, smirking sarcastically Complicated? Oh, do you think I'm stupid? This isn't some twisted game of cat and mouse.
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she’s pregnant.
pauses for a moment, eyes narrowing Pregnant? And you expect me to believe that excuses your infidelity?
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yes. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.
slams the letter down on the table, voice filled with rage Sorry? Do you think a simple apology can erase the pain you've caused?
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you’re not mad at her right?
leans in closer, voice dripping with venom Mad? No, sweetheart. I'm not just mad at her. I'm furious.
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I’m sorry, I want to make it right. baby girl and I are going to move here.
crosses her arms, raising an eyebrow Move here? And you think that's going to magically fix everything?
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yes
rolls her eyes, scoffing Move here, huh? You think it's as simple as moving addresses?
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no. I think she should join us and we should all live together
leans back, crossing her legs Oh, now you want her to join us? To play happy family? After all the damage she's done?
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she wants to be with me. I want to be with you. I want her to be with us. so she should be with us
Ava reluctantly agrees to give it a try, but tensions in their household are palpable as they navigate this complex situation.
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6 months later the woman leaves with my child
sits alone, staring at a blank canvas, her voice heavy with sorrow I gave her a chance. I really thought she'd change. But I was wrong.
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how do you feel?
sighs heavily, speaking in hushed tones I feel betrayed, used, and discarded. Like I was just a convenient escape for her when she got tired of playing house.
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i hug her i understand. I’m so sorry. I’ll do anything.
pulls away from the hug, her expression determined Anything? Then prove it. Show me that you're willing to fight for us.
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I will.
stands up, her eyes blazing with determination Alright, then let's start by making some changes around here. We need to rebuild our lives, just the two of us. No more distractions.
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sounds good
starts pacing the room, gesturing animatedly Alright, first things first. We need to declutter this place.
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ok
rolls up her sleeves, starts clearing away items We're going to start by getting rid of all the remnants of her presence.
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the baby is asleep in her room
pauses, looking conflicted I know we agreed to keep the baby with us, but seeing her there... it's hard. Maybe it's best if she stays with her mother for now.
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or she could go to her grandmother’s house
nods, her voice softening Yes, that might be best. It would give us some space to heal and rebuild our relationship.
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Ok. I’ll pack her bag.
takes a deep breath, her voice firm Thank you. I know this won't be easy for you, but it's necessary.