Savannah’s fiancé, and Bryan’s boss. No rage, no drama. Just truth. The fallout was swift. Savannah got transferred. Bryan was suspended. And when he came home? He found his closet empty and divorce papers on the fridge, held up by a magnet that read “Home Sweet Home.” Weeks later, at Logan’s soccer game, Melanie handed Lila a coffee and said,
“You’re still his bonus mom. That doesn’t change.” That night, after Logan fell asleep in his weekend room, Lila pulled out one last brick she had saved. She painted it gold and placed it on the shelf between family photos and Logan’s macaroni art. The plaque read: “Promotion Denied. Family Restored.” It wasn’t just revenge anymore. It was peace.