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Sabrina’s POV
“You really would separate me from Charlie, just because want to be free from this meaningless marriage?” My voice grew softer, full of hurt.
“I’ve given you everything, and this is what you get in retum?”
Nicholas just laughed sarcastically. “Free? Do you think it’s that easy, Sabrina? As long as I still want this, our marriage will never end. And Charlie, he’s my son. You have no right to him.”
I felt tears welling up in my eyes, but I held them back, not wanting to appear weak in front of him. “Charlie may not be
my biological son, Nicholas, but I have always treated him like my own. But you, you have used him as a weapon against my desire to live in peace.”
Nicholas just snorted, then stood up from the chair with a rough movement. “If you think I will change my mind just because of your whiny feelings, you are very wrong.” He stared at me coldly, as if I was just insignificant.
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“Do whatever you want, Sabrina. But remember, I’will always win.” With those cold words, Nicholas turned to leave the room, leaving me alone with the pieces of divorce papers scattered on the table.
As soon as he left, I could no longer hold back my tears. I knew Nicholas‘ threat was not just a bluff, he would do anything to maintain control over everything. But I also knew that I could not live in this emotional prison forever. Slowly, I wiped away my tears, determined that tomorrow, I would try again. If he tears one letter, I will prepare another one. I will not give up, not this time.
I have to survive, even though my heart is almost broken by Nicholas‘ treatment. I will not let him oppress and control my mind. I have to maintain my own dignity, even though it hurts so much. 1
With trembling steps, I gathered the pieces of divorce papers scattered on the table. I took a deep breath, maintaining calm amidst the chaos felt in my heart. I tidied up the papers, and with trembling hands, I wrote a new divorce letter.
I needed time to think about the words I would write. I didn’t want those words to be just a retaliatory blow, but to be an expression of my true heart. I wanted Nicholas to know how much my heart hurt and how hard it was to maintain this feeling.
After a long while, finally, the new divorce letter was finished. I stared at it with a trembling heart, as if I was facing the last call. I took a deep breath, then I told myself that I had to be strong.
With certain steps, I took the letter, while closing my eyes for a moment, I put it on the table. I know, this is not my last battle. I must be ready for the next battle, to fight against the forces that might occur. 1
With a strong determination, I decided not to give up. I must stand tall, along with believing that in the end, goodness will win. I must stay strong, even though my heart is hurting.
With a heart full of longing, I walked to Charlie’s school. It had been a few days since I could last spend time with him, even just to see his smile that touched my heart. These days, Hazel always took him away, inviting him to stay overnight at her apartment. I could only wait, hoping to at least see Charlie’s face even for a moment. 1
J stood at the edge of the school gate, waiting for the bell to ring. One by one the children began to rush out with cheerful faces, but my eyes were only looking for Charlie. The longing that was so deep peaked in my chest, that I almost shed tears. Every time I thought about Charlie’s smile and warm hug, the pain of everything that had happened lately was slightly cured. Maybe, if I could hug him just once, I could survive.
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However, my steps stopped suddenly when my eyes caught a small figure that I recognized, Charlie walked out cheerfully, his innocent eyes sparkling with joy. My smile slowly appeared, but a moment later the smile disappeared when I saw who was standing beside him.
Hazel had been standing there first, welcoming Charlle will open arms. I froze, my heart sinking when I saw Charlie running excitedly towards her. Without hesitation, he immediately hugged Hazel tightly, his little face full of happiness.
From this distance, I could only watch how Charlie looked so happy with Hazel as if my presence was no longer important. My eyes began to tear up at the sight of Charlie Boking at Hazel with the look in his eyes that I had always hoped he would only give to me. Without realizing Ibit my own lip, trying to hold back the tears that were about to fall.
Why does it hurt this much? Am I starting to lose my place in his heart?
I tried to strengthen myself, forcing my steps to get closer, but my body wouldn’t move. For some reason, something was holding me back, as if telling me that this was no longer my place. Charlie had gotten used to Hazel now as if I was just a shadow that was slowly fading from his life. The pain I felt was indescribable; I could only stand here, watching the child I loved, like my own flesh and blood, turn into someone else.
At that moment, I realized that I had not only lost his love but also my role as a mother in his life. I slowly turned my face away, unable to watch the scene anymore. The tears I had held back finally fell, flowing down my cheeks as my feet walked away from the school.
With a broken heart, I left that place, letting go of a small departure in my life that might never really come back. I knew, for the first time in my life, that maybe… I should start learning to let go.
Even though my heart felt heavy, I knew that the decision was the best for everyone. I had to admit that I was no
life longer able to maintain the role of a mother as I should have. I have to learn to let go of the little things in my so that they can find true happiness and fulfillment.
The sky was starting to darken as I walked home; my steps felt heavy, and my mind kept drifting back to the events of earlier. However, I knew that I had to be strong, had to choose to move forward and start a new life without regrets.
I may never truly let go of this loss and sadness, but I believe that one day, I will be able to see everything with wiser eyes and a more open heart. And at that moment, I knew that letting go was the best decision I ever made.
