The moment she saw us, she dropped to her knees, looking as helpless as ever.
“Maisie, Ellie, I’m so sorry. I’m here to apologize on behalf of Ross and Sean. This is all my fault. Don’t blame them. They were just looking out for me as a single mother.
“They only stayed with me at the hospital because I was scared, that’s all. I thought they’d already let you know. I even reminded them! I never wanted to cause a misunderstanding.”
Even now, she kept up the act, portraying herself as the innocent victim, flaunting the bond she shared with the brothers as if we, their wives, were nothing but outsiders.
Seeing my friend’s growing fury, I quickly stepped forward, leveling a cold look at Winnie. “Oh? So what, Winnie? Do I need your permission to get a divorce? Your little act doesn’t work on us anymore. Save it.”
Out of sheer politeness for the child in her arms, I bent down to help her up.
But the moment she heard the elevator doors open, her expression shifted, and she let herself collapse onto the floor as if I’d pushed her.
Startled, I was about to react when Ross came rushing over, shoving me hard.
“Maisie! How could you be so cruel? Get away from her!” he shouted.