The Day Everything Changed
Then Renee walked in.
Perfect hair. Expensive dress. A smile too polished to be honest.
Behind her: Claire’s parents, pretending this was a happy reunion instead of a public storm.
Renee didn’t sit.
She didn’t hesitate.
She simply pointed toward the stage.
“My baby,” she called out. “Your mama is here.”
Evan didn’t respond.
Instead, his eyes moved past her… and locked on Claire.
A silent message: