Chapter 6 But Jack just stood there , frozen . When he finally met my eyes , the color drained from his face . His arms went slack , dropping Tyler to the ground with a thud . " Daddy , that hurt ! " Tyler wailed from the pavement . Ashley rushed to comfort him . " It's okay , baby . Daddy's just angry at the bad people who hurt you . " The parents nodded eagerly . " Look how pale he is - must be furious ! " " Of course ! A man might fool around , but he'll never let anyone disrespect his real family . " " That homewrecker really crossed the line this time . " " Everyone record this ! She's about to get what she deserves ! " The crowd buzzed with anticipation , waiting for Jack's next move . But he just stood there , paralyzed . Ashley noticed his hesitation . Her smile turned knowing . " Darling , I understand . She's your little mistake . I get it . But if you deal with her now and promise to end it , all is forgiven . " " Go ahead . Show everyone where your loyalty lies . " Ashley was so sure of her position , certain Jack would choose her . But Jack remained frozen , staring at me like he'd seen a ghost . No one spotted the sweat beading on his forehead . That's when Emma stepped forward , tugging Jack's sleeve . Her innocent eyes looked up at him , confused . " Daddy , why is that boy calling you his daddy too ? " Before Jack could answer , Tyler shoved her hard . " Stop calling him that , you stupid brat ! " £ - " Annlas Times Oranges " -Come Now ! 8.6 % Chapter 6 " I guess I didn't hurt you enough earlier . " " He's MY dad ! I'll kill you for trying to steal him ! " Tyler raised his fist again . Something in Jack snapped . He grabbed Tyler and threw him aside . " Don't touch her ! " Tyler crashed onto the pavement . His elbow scraped raw against the concrete , drawing blood . His screams pierced the air . Ashley rushed to him , then whirled on Jack . " Have you lost your mind ? " " What did our son do wrong ? You'd hurt him for that little bastard ? " " What spell does this whore have on you ? " But Jack ignored her . He knelt beside Emma . " Sweetheart , are you hurt ? " Emma , who used to adore her father , shrank back in fear . She buried herself in my arms , watching him like a wounded animal . Jack's face crumpled at her reaction . Just then , a black Mercedes and several police cruisers pulled up . A man in an expensive suit hurried over , looking apologetic . " Ms. Walker , I apologize for the delay . Traffic was awful . " " The divorce papers are ready . " " And I brought officers to handle the assault charges . " Seeing the lawyer's deference , Ashley exploded . " You desperate bitch ! Hiring actors now ? " " Ms. Walker ? ' Who do you think you're fooling ? You're nothing ! " She spat at my feet . The parents jumped in . " Just a golddigger pretending to be some CEO . " " She actually thinks sleeping with Jack makes her somebody ? " " Called the cops on herself - how pathetic ! " I turned to the officers, my voice steady . " These people assaulted me , vandalized my car , destroyed millions in Come Now ! 8.8 % Chapter 6 artwork , and their son deliberately injured my daughter with a wire . " " I want them charged . No deals . " The once - bold parents started to squirm . But some still shouted . " Stand your ground ! We're protecting marriage here ! " " Right ! We're fighting for morality ! Everyone supports us ! " The crowd cheered , boosting their fading courage . The officer surveyed the damage , his expression darkening . " Assault , vandalism , and child abuse in broad daylight ? " He started documenting evidence . Ashley stood tall , unfazed . " Officer , kids play rough sometimes . " " And everything damaged was my husband's property . " " A wife can't steal from herself . " The parents chimed in desperately . " Exactly ! It all belongs to Mr. Walker ! " " What right does a mistress have to complain ? " " She's just trying to scam money ! " The officer turned to Ashley . " You claim this is your husband's property ? " Ashley grabbed Jack's arm. " Here's my husband ! Tell them , honey ! " Jack yanked away like her touch burned . " Get off me ! " Ashley froze , staring at him in shock . The crowd fell silent , confused . " What's happening ? " As everyone watched , Jack walked slowly toward me . Then he dropped to his knees . His voice shook . " I'm so sorry , Sarah . ' " 1