Confrontation at Home

I approached the house, heart pounding. Inside, Karen and Steve froze in the kitchen, caught in their own guilt.

“Where’s Leo?” Karen asked, her voice trembling.

“In a safe place,” I replied, flat and controlled. “We need to talk.”

Steve opened his mouth, but I silenced him with a look. “You put your hands on my son. You think you can just walk away from this?”

The room pulsed with tension. Karen’s eyes widened as realization hit.

“Matt, I—” she began.

“Save it,” I said. “You made your choice. Now, I make mine.”

I remained composed, knowing Leo needed me to be his anchor. Before leaving, I delivered the words they would never forget:

“I will do whatever it takes to keep my son safe. Whatever it takes.”

With that, I walked away — leaving betrayal behind, but carrying forward the fierce, unwavering love I had for Leo.