For the attorney, it was because he had several other divorce clients and he had discussed custody ad nauseum with each of them. In Mark's case, it was Melinda's arrogant assumption that she would be keeping their daughter—it made him think she knew something he didn't. Silence reigned for two full minutes in the house until it was broken by a ragged little whisper.
"Can I go with you Papa? Please?"
All four adults looked at Tanya. Her expression was pitiful, and it tore at Mark's heart.
"Of course!" he replied, giving her a big, reassuring hug. Tears streamed down both their faces.
Melinda looked like she had been sucker-punched right in the gut. She glared at Mark, and then at her own divorce lawyer.
"You f*****g b***h!" she screamed. "You are so fired! Get the f**k out of my house!
