The judge’s face hardened. He scolded Daniel for bribing and manipulating the children and ruled custody would remain with me, this time with proper child support in place. For the first time in months, I could breathe again. The fallout didn’t end there. Word spread to Daniel’s wealthy mother, who was horrified by what her son had done. Within weeks, she cut him off completely. The mansion and inheritance he was chasing? Gone. His girlfriend left, his house was foreclosed, and his flashy lifestyle crumbled.
