My husband and MIL kicked me and daughter 10 years later, me and my daughter dramatically chan

such ugly and talentless girl doesn't even look like me at all it's not my kid anyway is it so said my husband and his mother who favored only our gifted son they insisted that she should work right out of middle school and the things I had prepared for her high school life were torn to shreds unable to Bear it anymore I fled with my son and daughter the three of us I am Karen just a 35-year-old stay-at-home mom living with my husband son and daughter like any family my son Tom has had clear and distinct features that everyone could see since he was a baby often mistaken for a girl because of his adorable appearance he was even told by my friends that your son could join the famous talent agency and yet he is kind gentle smart and wise by the age of three I believe he could already Converse like an adult on the other hand my daughter lily as her parent she is the cutest girl in the world without any doubt however she was far from what is commonly referred to as a pretty girl in appearance she had a chubby physique with her plump cheeks her narrow small eyes were almost hidden and her hair was frizzy she grew slowly she was late to start speaking and it seemed she wasn't good at physical activities yet I loved both my daughter and son more than anything in the world and was content for them to grow at their own pace however there were those who disapproved of my daughter my husband adored our son when he came home from work he would only pay attention to Tom to Lily who desperately tried to get her dad to play with her he would harshly say don't try to flatter me it's disgusting each time Tom would suggest I want to play with my sister too let's all play together but my husband would respond don't play with your sister stupidity might be contagious and would only let Tom sit on his lap Tom seemed uncomfortable on his cheerfully doting father's lap being the smart boy he is he probably understood all the awful things his father said about his sister my mother-in-law also doed on my son and repeatedly treated Lily harshly my husband's family owned a business my husband's father had passed away and he was expected to take over the business so we visited my in-law's house once a week each time my mother-in-law would blatantly show her displeasure saying oh Karen and Lily came too it would have been fine with just my son and Tom even though she said we didn't need to come she treated me like a servant and would call to complain if we didn't show up I didn't want to visit my in-laws but since my husband forced me to help with chores there I had no choice but to accompany him that day my mother-in-law surprisingly said she would take Tom and Lily to the Department Store and park by train while Lily was happy to play with her grandmother I had a bad feeling however unable to escape the chores imposed on me I sent them off with a sense of unease in the evening my mother-in-law returned carrying a sleepy Tom on her back wow he's gotten so heavy Tom has grown up hasn't he my mother-in-law says so happily but I couldn't see Lily anywhere where is Lily I asked fearing the worst when I asked surprised my mother-in-law responded without a hint of guilt I have no idea both of them looked sleepy I told Lily to walk by herself because I couldn't carry both of them so I only carried Tom she said confidently I felt the blood drain from my body I rushed out slipping on my sandals and running towards the station I couldn't believe she would leave such a small child behind praying for her safety I dashed into the police station at the train station mommy at that moment I heard crying and Lily ran into my arms I felt all my strength leave me the officer said I'm glad are you her mother she was found crying at the station you should not take your eyes off such a small child while patting Lily's head now you're all right because your mom has come to pick you up I thanked the officer repeatedly held Lily's hand tightly and we started our journey home on the way Lily spoke in her faltering speech I was sleepy I slept on the bench because grandma said it was okay okay at the station I woke up and no one was there so I cried sorry are you mad of course not I'm sorry for making you feel frightened as Lily spoke gauging my reaction I couldn't help but hug her tightly Upon returning to my in-laws both my mother-in-law and my husband side at the sight of Lily so she was found huh hearing my husband's disappointed tone I couldn't help but yell are you telling me that you don't care what happens to your own children my husband showed no signs of remorse but on the contrary he retorted with something outrageous I don't care what happens to her such ugly and talentless girl doesn't even look like me at all it's not my kid anyway is it you're probably trying to pass off a child you had with some other man as mine but that's not going to fly hearing this my mother-in-law laughed and said I wouldn't have minded not finding a child I didn't even know where she came from I haven't cheated Lily is truly your daughter what proof do you have that I had an affair I complained only to be snarked at the fact that she looks nothing like me and is both unintelligent and unattractive is proof enough of your infidelity after that Lily and I stopped visiting my in-laws no matter how much my husband scolded me or how many snide remarks my mother-in-law made over the phone I endured it all to protect Lily Tom was aware of how my husband and mother-in-law were treating us if I say I won't go Grandma will be in a bad mood he said I'll be fine on my own I'll go you and Lily don't have to worry about anything Tom said patting Lily's head feeling guilty towards Tom we remained home Tom is truly a kind child dealing with my Moody mother-in-law must have been hard but he managed well with his cheerful and friendly nature I thought about getting a divorce many times but as a housewife with no professional qualification I could not believe that I would be able to raise Tom and Lily on my own so I could only endure this life and so Lily and I were practically estranged from my in-laws for several years Tom had already become a working adult and Lily was about to enter High School the following Year Lily was looking forward to her high school life with her uniform new bag and textbooks all ready my husband's Behavior towards Lily remained the same but we decided not to let it bother us anymore as long as I have my brother and Mom on my side that's all I need every time Lily said that with a smile my heart achd still seeing Lily excited about her new life made me feel more positive too but then an incident occurred my husband saw Lily's new uniform and textbooks and flew into a rage what is this don't tell me you're planning on going to high school I've raised you this far even though you're not my own child get your job as soon as you get out of middle school and give me back the money that has been spent on you so far throw this stuff away now he screamed tearing up the textbooks and ripping the uniform throwing them into the muddy Garden after days of rain I'll have my mom preach to you too saying that he called his mother she as if she had been waiting for this came over immediately don't you dare think about going to high school with my son's money you ungrateful child you should be grateful we even let you finish Middle School start working right after you graduate and give all your earnings to us Karen you should be thankful we've raised this child you had from an affair my mother-in-law said gleefully remember our Heir Tom is more important than you and your incompetent daughter you too with your poor abilities and bad appearance are nothing but a negative influence on him get out Lily and I listened to the harsh words from my husband and mother-in-law while picking up the uniform and textbooks that were thrown into the garden soaked by the rain we were both covered in mud the rain wet our hair and droplets Trail down our faces soon I couldn't tell if it was the rain or tears on my face with my son already living elsewhere there was no one left to stop the two of them Lily and I looked at each other having been treated this way we realized there was no reason for us to stay in this house any longer then Lily and I took only what we absolutely needed and left the house my husband and mother-in-law were all too happy to get rid of us and agreed to the divorce readily with nowhere to go we turned to Tom for help he was shocked to see us drenched and dirty but quickly understood the situation and welcomed us into his home Tom offered us a shower and a change of clothes and made us a warm drink after calming down a bit we discussed what to do next I just got a call from Dad saying he's divorced you then he told me not to let you two in my house because you're now strangers he wants me to quit my job immediately and take over the family business but I have no intention of inheriting that store I hate them hearing Tom say that made my heart ache I couldn't help but think about how hard it must have been for him caught in the middle between us and my in-laws since he was young I thought I'd endure it as long as you were married and Lily was in that house but now there's no need for that anymore right Tom said with a smirk Lily would you mind if we move to a different School District I'm about to be transferred to another state for work let's all move there together don't tell dad and grandma about this of course I hope their store goes out of business seeing Tom talk so excitedly Lily exclaimed of course I'm going clearly thrilled feeling guilty for always relying on Tom I decided that following him was the best option things moved swiftly from there within a few weeks we had started a new life in a new place my husband and mother-in-law never knew how excellent Lily actually was she was just a bit slower to develop than others she excelled at exams in our new home she passed the entrance exam to a prestigious High School on her first try we canceled our phones so there was no contact with my husband and mother-in-law only Tom kept in touch with them to keep tabs on their situation going completely off the grid could lead them to search desperately for us so it was Tom's idea to have a way to let off some steam another 10 years have passed since then Lily is now an adult Tom has a decent position at his company and we all live separately today is a rare occasion for a family dinner dressed a bit fancier than usual I waited for them at the meeting place suddenly I was approached by someone exclaiming wait Karen is that you Karen yes it's really you Karen standing there was my ex-husband now almost bald and fat as a barrel and beside him was my former mother-in-law with gray hair and a bent back looking like a witch from a story book their appearances were truly bizarre and people around them seemed to avoid them Karen where have you been for the last 10 years we were worried are you mad that my mom and I told you that Lily was the child of a man you had an affair with I'll forgive you for cheating on me now come back I haven't seen Lily and Tom in so long where are my children my ex-husband ranted foaming at the mouth he looked like a crab despite appearing like a barrel he's right I forgive you for what you have done and come back we in a lot of trouble right now she screamed with a raspy voice her voice had the force of a real witch despite it being a Union after 10 years I found myself observing them with a strangely Calm Mind my heart unmoved when I Heard a Voice mom mom everything's all right there stood a man with the refreshing look of a successful businessman and a slender lovely woman dressed in a beautiful dress pointing at these two their mouths gaped open seemingly unable to close what the well are you Tom and Lily yes we are anyway dad why are you and Grandma here here Tom answered nonchalantly I knew it you two have grown up so great I almost didn't recognize you Lily you've changed so much you've become a beauty that's my girl I never thought that Lily would become such a gorgeous young lady I wish I could have seen her grow up closer ignoring Tom's question the two of them continued to talk on their own indeed after moving with us either thanks to being free from the stress dress from her father and grandmother or maybe her dedication to Club activities in high school her once chubby face slimmed down rapidly and her previously hidden eyes became more prominent with her defined facial features perhaps her hair quality changed during puberty but her frizzy hair turned into nice wavy hair not just a parents wishful thinking Lily now could stand side by side with most pop stars in terms of beauty well since her brother Tom is handsome it's natural that Lily would also have the potential to be beautiful both of them are excellent and now work for a major corporation I'm very proud of both of my kids who are considerate of their mother now that the family is together for the first time in 10 years let's go out to eat I'm short on cash so Tom and Lily will treat us right I raised you to this far so I'm looking forward to your filial piety from now on saying this my ex-husband placed his hand on Lily's shoulder however she swiftly bre Ed his hand off don't touch me it's disgusting I've been told my whole life that I was a child born from an affair I don't have a father I don't remember being raised by you who are you Lily wearing heels was taller than him looking down on him she cast a cold gaze Dad no I don't even want to call you Dad anymore you haven't forgotten what you did to Mom and Lily have you we've kept in touch sparingly but that ends now I will be completely cut off from you as of today Tom spoke indifferently leaving my ex-husband stunned for a moment but he soon began to rage how dare you speak to your parent like that Lily you come back home right now and marry the son of a big company nearby to establish a connection with our store Tom you come back and help revive the store Karen you apologize for everything you've done and devote to me and my mom for the rest of your life then I will for give you he burst into a fiery rage watching him Tom and Lily exchanged glances and they couldn't help but burst out laughing we don't need your forgiveness why do you think we want to be forgiven by you how did you even come to think that way first of all I'm getting married soon so I can't marry that son of the big company or whatever you're talking about that's too bad I'm also about to start my own business so I can't take over the store oh it's such a shame it's too bad to see such an old store close down such a shame both chuckled shaking their shoulders in laughter my ex-husband wore a look of utter despair No Way Karen you'll come back to us right his pleading gaze was disgusting there's no way I'm coming back who would willingly become a slave again I am remarried to say the least so it's impossible for me to go back oh what if what a shame I flaunted The Shining ring on my left ring finger what remarried you married someone else without telling me I don't approve I won't admit it he tried to snatch the ring by grabbing my arm Tom hastily tried to intervene but a man stepped between my ex-husband and me even quicker do you need something from my wife please refrain from any rough Behavior he felt intimidated by the man's commit standing presence who the hell are you he shouted back with all the bravado he could muster I'm David Karen is my wife Karen and you were divorced 10 years ago I am the lawyer who assisted with the proceedings at that time so I am well aware of the details lawyer my ex-husband weak in the face of authority seemed considerably shaken by the man claiming to be a lawyer indeed I hit it off with David the lawyer who helped me during my divorce after having various conversations with him and we started dating and then we got married a few years ago my ex husband's face turned red with rage practically foaming at the mouth he looked like a boiling lobster or a barrel what's with the lawyers just because you make a little more money doesn't make you a big deal everyone should do as I say Karen is my wife and Tom and Lily are my children you're in the way damn it you bastard he yelled and thinking who knows what charged at my husband like a bull however he dodged smoothly without any sign of panic what the no way the barrel no my ex-husband unable to stop his momentum tumbled and rolled away with a pitiful sound oh no my son my ex-mother-in-law cried out in agony surprised we watched him wondering if he was all right only to hear him still on his back from the fall furiously shout I'll still forgive you now fortunately it seemed he wasn't seriously injured but it appeared the fall was too much for even a barrel like him to quickly get back up as I was wondering what to do next my husband said I've called an ambulance so he should be fine letun leave the rest to them and gently placed his hand on my shoulder Lily fuming said it's too kind to call an ambulance for him just leave him even her angry face was adorable but hey isn't it about time for our reservation at the restaurant let's go before we're late Tom urged us that's right today was an important day to have a meal together as a family encouraged by my husband saying letun go it's all right we left the scene we could hear my ex-husband and ex-mother-in-law shouting behind us but nothing scared us anymore months later I heard that my ex-husband's shop which had been barely managing finally went bankrupt David learned about it from a contact in the real estate business it was impressive how they managed to hold on for 10 years after we left my ex-husband claiming he was unable to work due to injuries from the fall shut himself in at home leaving everything including housework and business to my ex-mother-in-law to repay the debts incurred from closing the shop she was desperately working despite her old age hearing about their recent situation I was somewhat impressed by the fact that there really is such a thing as karmic retribution that is those who continue to do terrible things to others will one day have it come back to them one Sunday afternoon I took out a dress from the dresser to wear to Lily's wedding and held it against my body that looks great on you he said which suit do you think looks better on me but to think I can attend as Lily's father that makes me really happy turning to those words there stood my husb usband holding two suits in his hands and smiling with a slightly embarrassed look