During his wedding speech, my ex-husband raised his glass and laughed, saying, “My life only truly began after I got rid of that weak wife and troublesome child.”

shoulder. Derek’s grin disappeared so fast it seemed wiped from his face.

Vanessa clutched his arm. “Why is she here?”

Derek recovered by laughing. “Apparently humiliation needs an audience.”

A few guests gave unsure chuckles. His mother, Margaret, stood from the front table in a silver gown and pointed in our direction.

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