Then came the moment that changed everything. The judge asked to hear from the kids. Emily stood bravely and said, “Dad doesn’t really want us. I heard him tell his girlfriend he just needs us so Grandma will give him her mansion and millions. After that, he’s sending us to boarding school.” The room went silent. Jack added, “He told us we wouldn’t have to see our ‘boring mom’ anymore if we picked him. But I want to live with Mom.” Emily nodded in agreement.
