Chapter 3 - Shattered Illusions
Marcus sat in the hospital cafeteria, staring blankly at a cold cup of coffee.
For his entire life, Arthur had been his hero and his role model.
Arthur was the wealthy, respected patriarch who seemingly could do no wrong.
But the facade had crumbled completely in the span of a few hours.
I sat down across from my husband, waiting for him to speak.
"I called his country club, his lawyer, and his favorite restaurants," Marcus said hollowly.
"No one has seen him since yesterday afternoon."
I reached across the table and placed my hand over his.
"He planned this, Marcus," I said gently but firmly.
"He knew exactly what he was doing when he handed her that box."
Marcus squeezed his eyes shut as a single tear escaped.
"Why would he hurt Chloe just to get back at you?" he asked, his voice breaking.
"Because he knows she is the most important thing in the world to me," I replied.
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"He couldn't control me, so he decided to destroy what I love."
At that moment, Marcus finally accepted the terrifying truth about his father.
