The Secret Trillionaire

chapter 62

Tom's POV

As the night draped itself in a cloak of darkness, I remained on my knees, enduring the searing pain and the crimson stains of blood.

Cradled in my arms, my son, Liam slept soundly, oblivious to the turmoil unfolding around him. My determination held strong—I refused to rise until they reconsidered their decision.

"You're still here, but this changes nothing. The verdict has been passed," Ariana uttered with a mix of frustration and resignation.

"How could you do this? I placed my trust in you, and yet you... you abandoned our son," I mustered the last remnants of energy within me to speak.

"You are despicable. You are poor. My love for you remains, unchangeable. But I cannot bear being dragged down into the mud," she responded, tears streaming down her face.

"Can't you plead with your father on my behalf? I'm certain he will listen to you," I implored, desperately grasping at any sliver of hope.

"Listen, you just don't understand. My father has already forced me to choose s