The History That Still Burned
Sharra had tried—really tried—to stay out of the chaos. But every time Bethany’s name came up, the same memories resurfaced: the arguments, public scenes, humiliation Brooke had endured, and Destiny's silent resentment.
Bethany had a pattern. She entered rooms smiling and left them scorched.
Montana was supposed to be different. A baby was coming. A family moment. A fresh start. But Sharra didn’t believe in coincidences anymore. Not when Bethany was involved. And not when happiness was finally within reach.
Why Bethany Going to Montana Felt Dangerous
Sharra sat alone in her car, gripping her phone, replaying old moments in her head: Bethany yelling. Bethany crying. Bethany twisting narratives until everyone else looked like the villain.
SHARRA: “She doesn’t just ruin moments. She rewrites them.”
Brooke had been reduced to tears more than once. Destiny had been embarrassed in front of people who were supposed to be family. And now Bethany wanted to walk into Montana like nothing had happened—like she deserved a front-row seat to everyone’s joy.
To Sharra, that wasn’t healing. That was history repeating itself.
The Meeting Sharra Never Planned
Sharra didn’t like Greg. She didn’t trust him. But she knew one thing—Greg understood pressure, paperwork, and manipulation better than anyone else in the room.
GREG: “You don’t usually ask for favors.”
SHARRA: “This isn’t a favor. It’s prevention.”
She laid it out calmly. No emotion. No yelling. Just facts. Bethany had a track record: public meltdowns, personal attacks, ruined milestones. If Bethany went to Montana, Sharra believed the joy surrounding the baby wouldn’t survive it.
A Fake Notice and a Real Intention
SHARRA: “What if Bethany never makes it to Montana at all?”
GREG: “Go on.”
“A legal notice. A court-related document. Something official-looking. Something that scares her enough to stay put.”
GREG: “That’s risky.”
SHARRA: “So is letting her go. She doesn’t know how to exist without conflict. She feeds on it.”
Greg tapped his fingers against the table. He wasn’t saying no. And that was the most dangerous part.
Brooke and Destiny’s Names Hung in the Air
SHARRA: “She humiliated Brooke. She disrespected Destiny. And she never apologized—she justified it.”
Greg nodded slowly. Everyone knew those stories.
SHARRA: “Bethany walks into Montana and suddenly it’s about her feelings, her triggers, her pain. Not the baby. Not the parents. Her.”
GREG: “You’re asking me to stop her… for everyone’s sake.”
SHARRA: “Yes. Because someone has to.”
For the first time, Greg didn’t look amused. He looked convinced.
What Happens If the Plan Works… Or Fails?
If Bethany received that notice, she’d panic. Question everything. Cancel the trip. Montana would remain peaceful—at least for now.
But if she found out it was fake? The fallout would be explosive. Trust would shatter. Lines would be drawn. And Bethany wouldn’t just feel excluded—she’d feel attacked.
SHARRA: “This isn’t about revenge. It’s about protecting happiness.”
Greg watched her walk away, already knowing one thing for sure—whether Bethany went to Montana or not, this family war was far from over.
…The tension between them was only beginning to boil.
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