This Time, I Will Be the One to Walk Away First

Summary

Dad left me behind at preschool again. All because of my godmother’s daughter.

I sobbed into the phone as I called Mom.

"Mom, please come get me. I'm sorry, I promise I won't fight with Vivian for Dad's attention anymore."

Mom rushed over, scooping up my shivering, rain-soaked body and carrying me into the car. I curled into a ball, whispering my apology.

"I’m sorry, Mom. I was the one who told Vivian that Dad took us to the aquarium. That's why she threw a tantrum and demanded he take her, too."