Realizing Yvette had misunderstood him, Lyle tried to clarify, "No! I didn't mean that! I..."
Yvette interrupted him, her anger boiling over. "I don't need your excuses. It was terrible enough that you disappeared for eight years without even giving me a call, and now you're giving up on our daughter'? Are you even a man, Lyle? My mother was right about you—you're a heartless jerk! Abigail and I will never forgive you! You don't deserve to be her father!"
Yvette's bitterness ran deep. Understanding that Lyle probably wasn't financially stable upon his return, she didn't expect his support. All she wanted was for him to be a responsible father. Yet, his behavior deeply disappointed her.
For eight years, she endured hardship and pain. And now, his irresponsible response felt like fa
