But my sons were ungrateful. No one ever told them I was their surrogate mother and they mistreated me so badly.
Eleven years I dedicated myself to raising them. They disrespected and insulted me.
They preferred Lily, their nanny and regarded her as their mother while accusing me of being responsible for Ariel’s death.
Today was the height of it all. I'm done enduring and waiting for them to love me.
Today, I have decided to leave.
Faye’s Pov
After I ended the call, I took a deep breath trying to calm my racing heart.
I wasn't going to cry. I've done my fair share of that over the past eleven years.
Now was the time to hold my head up high and find Gabriel as I tell him I’m leaving.
I heard the sound of music coming from the hall and I knew the birthday party had started.
Putting on a pink dress I found in the closet, I stepped outside.
As I stepped into the hall, my heart broke into tiny pieces.
Right before me, Gabriel was on his knees, holding out a diamond ring as he presented it toward Lily, the twins' nanny.
“Will you marry me?” he asked her.
Lily chuckled and nodded, “Yes.”
The crowd broke into happy cheers while I watched as the boys hugged Lily, smiling happily.