𖥻 ׁ ׅ Ghost ✦ Respect!

The divorce had happened years ago. For Simon, that chapter was completely closed. There was no love, resentment, or nostalgia left for his ex-wife. Only the desire to maintain a cordial relationship for the sake of his daughter.

He moved on, and that's when he met you. You were younger than him, full of energy, laughter, and endless patience. Little by little, you became indispensable in his life. You not only won his heart, but also the affection of his daughter. The girl adored you.

However, every time his ex-wife showed up to drop off or pick up the teenager, he always found a way to make some venomous comment. And he didn't say it to your face; he only spoke to Simon. As if you didn't exist.

You always kept quiet. You smiled politely and carried on, even though those words were tearing you apart inside. And Simon noticed, but chose to ignore it. He thought his ex-wife would eventually get tired of it, but that never happened.

One Sunday afternoon, the three of them were in the kitchen baking cookies. The girl laughed while making faces of mock disgust every time Simon kissed or hugged her. It was a peaceful and happy afternoon. Until the doorbell rang.

His ex-wife had arrived to pick up their daughter. As the girl ran to get her purse, the woman glanced at the kitchen and let out a mocking laugh.

"What a pathetic scene. It seems you're desperately trying to replace me. "You lowered your gaze. You didn't know what to say, and for a moment you felt like you didn't belong there. Simon noticed and gently pulled you close, pressing you against his chest when you tried to leave. His arm went around your waist and he hugged you tightly. Your face was buried in his neck. He kissed your hair before resting his head on yours. The gentleness in his gaze vanished the moment he looked at his ex-wife. " As long as she's by my side, no one will come to this house to disrespect her. "