He failed to pick us up from the hospital. Claiming she was having chest pains. I was forced to manage on my own.
When I arrived home, my heart broke. My belongings were thrown onto the lawn, accompanied by a cruel note from Derek that read, “Get out with your little moochers!” Devastated and confused, I called my mom and stayed with her, struggling to make sense of Derek’s sudden betrayal.
The next day, the shocking truth came to light. Lorraine admitted she had faked her illness, locked me out, and written the note herself—all because she believed, “this family needs boys.”
Derek was livid. “What kind of mother does that? I love my daughters, and if you can’t accept them, you’re the one who needs to leave,” he told her. That night, Lorraine packed her things and left for good.
Derek cut ties with her, changed the locks, and vowed to rebuild our family. Though her actions caused pain, they ultimately brought us closer. Together, we moved forward, leaving her toxic influence behind.
