A nine-year saga of a blindly devoted woman and a toxic in-law family finally came to an end that night.
Vivian signed the forgiveness agreement, allowing Holden to take it and bail out Iris.
Holden’s lawyers quickly produced the custody transfer documents. Vivian signed them, agreeing to finalize the paperwork the next day, finally freeing Owen to go fully enjoy his new wealthy life.
"Let's go," Vivian called to her children.
Hugo crouched down, arching his back. Jordyn climbed on, wrapping her little arms around his neck.
Hugo stood up, his thin legs trembling slightly under her weight. Jordyn’s feet practically dragged on the floor. Her chubby body weighed him down, forcing him to walk hunched over.
Though he stumbled, he didn't complain once, simply marching toward the door.
Vivian grabbed Hugo’s suitcase and hurried after them.
"Hugo, stop, let Mommy carry her."
Breathing heavily, the boy replied, "Just watch your step, Mom. Keep yourself steady."
Watching the three of them leave, Holden turned to the Morgans. "I'll go see them out."
"Why bother?" Owen scoffed. "She'll think I'm giving her hope and she'll come crawling back to harass me."
Beatrice agreed. "Holden, you don't know our family history. You can't show that woman pity. She stalked and clung to Owen for years, we couldn't shake her off. If you go out there acting nice, I guarantee she'll use it as an excuse to beg for him back. She literally can't survive without my son."
"It's dark, freezing, and snowing," Holden replied flatly. "Hugo is seven years old, carrying a sister who weighs more than him. If they fall and get hurt, they’ll come right back to you, and it’ll be another headache."
That made sense.
Owen clicked his tongue, rolling his jaw.
"Fine, go."
But he had one last instruction. "Don't say a single word about me. I am giving her zero chances. Do not let her harbor any fantasies."
"Understood," Holden nodded.
The moment Holden stepped out the door, Owen’s face darkened with a curse.

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