Julian backed away slightly as the surrounding guests began to murmur with anger.
The sweet, caring husband image he had built for six years was crumbling in seconds.
Julian: He was a distraction from our life! You were heir to a massive trust fund!
Clara: He was my son!
Clara pulled herself up from her wheelchair with every ounce of strength in her legs.
Her knees shook violently, but she stood tall on her own feet for the very first time.
She stepped directly toward Leo and dropped down to her knees right beside him.
She wrapped her arms tightly around the small boy and pulled him against her heart.
Leo sobbed softly into her neck as he held onto her green dress with tight fists.
Leo: I looked for you for so long, Mom.
Clara: I am so sorry, my sweet boy. I am so sorry I forgot you.
Julian turned quickly toward the main doors, hoping to slip away before things got worse.
However, two large security guards stepped into his path and blocked the exit doors completely.
Guard: You need to stay right here, sir. The police have already been called to the estate.
Julian's face flushed red with humiliation as he realized his power was completely gone.
Julian: Clara, please! We can talk about this in private with our family lawyer!
Clara: The only person I am talking to is my attorney to start our legal divorce.
The guests broke out into quiet applause as Clara stood up holding Leo's hand tightly.
She turned her back on Julian forever, focusing entirely on the young boy beside her.
Leo looked up at her green eyes and felt the warm comfort he had lost years ago.
Leo: You really have the same eyes from my dreams.
Clara: And you have the exact same smile I will never forget again.