The parents shouted.
"Look how gloomy his face is!"
"That love-wrecker really crossed the line this time."
"Everyone record this! She's about to get what she deserves!"
The crowd buzzed with anticipation, waiting for Aubrey's next move.
Cathy was so sure of her position, certain Aubrey would choose her.
However, Aubrey pushed away her outstretched hand and stared intently at me and Iris.
That's when Iris stepped forward, tugging Aubrey's sleeve.
Her innocent eyes looked up at him, confused. "Daddy, why is that boy calling you his daddy too?"
Before Aubrey could answer, Tyler shoved her hard.
"Stop calling him that, you stupid brat!"
"I guess I didn't hurt you enough earlier."
"He's MY dad! I'll kill you for trying to steal him!" Tyler raised his fist again.
Just then, Aubrey grabbed Tyler and warned him through gritted teeth, "Don't touch her!"
Tyler lost his balance and crashed onto the pavement.
His elbow scraped raw against the concrete, drawing blood.
His screams pierced the air.
Casey rushed to his side and hugged her son. In pain, she said, "Aubrey, how could you do this to Taylor? He is a poor child. His father has been absent since he was little. You promised to treat him as if he were your own son..."
But Aubrey ignored her. He knelt beside Iris. "Sweetheart, are you hurt?"
Iris, who used to adore her father, shrank back in fear.
She buried herself in my arms, watching him like a wounded animal.
Aubrey's face crumpled at her reaction.
Just then, a black Mercedes and several police cruisers pulled up.
A man in an expensive suit hurried over, looking apologetic.
"Ms.Navier, I apologize for the delay. Traffic was awful."
"The divorce papers are ready."
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