Despite Ava's betrayal, humiliating me and trampling on my dignity, I still gave her access to all the resources of my family.
My parents didn't like her, and yet, for her sake, I even distanced myself from them.
One day after work, I came home to find my two children collapsed on the floor with high fevers, completely unattended. That terrifying moment snapped me out of my delusion.
After rushing the kids to the hospital, I received a notification on my phone — Ava had used my credit card to pay for a hotel room.
It was at that moment I fully realized just how much damage this leech had caused to my family.
I took a tissue and wiped away the tears from my mother's face.
I hadn't embraced my parents in so long, but this time, I hugged them both and said.
"Mom, Dad, don't worry. This time, I'm truly divorcing Ava. From now on, I will sever all ties with her. We'll focus on living our lives as a family."
This time, not only did my mother tear up, but my father's eyes also reddened.
"Good! Good! Your mom and I fully support you. This divorce is happening, no question!"
"Son, don't worry about the kids. They can stay with us. We'll help take care of them while you get your life in order."