Chapter 3 We want Auntie to be our mom .
Shes so much nicer than you and treats us way better ! Yeah , and since Eloise cant have kids , shed treat yours like her own .
Gazing at the people before me , a painful swell of tears blinded my vision .
They were my family , yet each word pierced deeper than the last .
I released a bitter laugh .
You want me to divorce him ? Fine .
But I demand half of Orsons assets .
Without my fair share , dont dream of me signing those papers .
If my family was this toxic , I wanted no part of them anymore .
Id simply claim what I 1/6 Chapter 3 + 5 Points deserved .
Orson , dont forget it was me who stood by when you were struggling .
I was the one hustling , visiting supplier after supplier , negotiating deals , and making things happen .
Im entitled to half of everything you have .
He stood silently , his head bowed in contemplation .
After what felt like an eternity , he finally mumbled , But Im in the middle of a huge deal with Mr.
Fairfax .
If I hand over half , I cant manage it right now .
You helped rebuild Griffergy Tech can you really stand to see it crumble again ? My voice turned steely .
So youre fine letting the company thrive but not so much when it comes to cheating on me with my step sister , huh ? You know this success is partly mine dont even think about keeping 2/6 Chapter 3 + 5 Points it all .
Either give me half , or forget about divorcing .
Besides , with Griffergy Tech doing so well , how do you think the public will react when they learn you dumped your wife for her younger sister ? You think theyll still have faith in you ? You know I cant give you that much right now ! Youre doing this on purpose , wanting Griffergy Tech to fold again ! he burst out , losing his composure .
Clarisse , lets find a middle ground , my father interjected , hoping to pacify me .
I understand your pain and the difficulty in accepting all this .
Ill offer you a villa and a million dollars to help you have a fresh start .
Youre so selfish ! How can you watch Dad go bankrupt ? Cant you just leave quietly ? If you do , maybe Ill still call you Mom .
But if not , dont even think about us calling your 3/6 Chapter 3 + 5 Points that again , my son shouted .
Yeah , Mom , Junipers right ! You care more about money than us , dont you ? Just accept Grandpas offer ! If you dont , well never forgive you ! his sister added .
I looked at them my children , the very ones I nearly died bringing into this world .
Their words cut deep , and before I knew it , tears .
streamed down my face .
The pain was unbearable .
Fine .
I dont need either of you .
I just want whats mine .
Ultimately , the Hawkesworths covered part of the settlement .
I signed the divorce papers , took my share , and walked away without a backward glance .
I relocated to Australia and decided to adopt 4/6 Chapter 3 + 5 Points a child .
At the orphanage , the director eagerly introduced me to the children , but my gaze was drawn to a boy with solemn eyes , huddled in a corner .

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He sat there , his small form curled defensively , as if the world around him held no place for him .
Noticing my interest , the director whispered , That boys been through a lot .
His parents had a volatile relationship , and his father abused both him and his mother .
One day , he witnessed his mothers death at his fathers hands .
When he arrived here , he retreated into silence isolated and withdrawn .
Reviewing his records , I discovered his exceptional intelligence : an IQ surpassing 170 and a photographic memory .
5/6 Chonapter 3 + 5 Points He rarelyely spoke , often lost in a world farar removeded preferring the companionship ip of booksko for over 10 hours a day .
Yet , here remairaedechemotionally detached , cold , unabl to form coporenections .
His harrowing past seemed to lavave stripped him of any feeling .
Gently , I tookchisisamand and asked , Would you like to comene with me ? I want to be your mom .
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