Sasha came back to her rental apartment three hours later.
She was at a law firm to inquire about custody issues regarding her eldest son. But the woman was
devastated when the lawyer told her flat out that the chances of her getting custody of Ian were zero.
Her dead identity in government archives being the first obstacle.
Secondly, the party that she was up against was just too powerful for her to gain any foothold before a
judge.
I could deal with the first problem by restoring my identity and then divorcing that scum. Since our hatred
for each other is mutual, that shouldnât be difficult to achieve. But the second problem is just driving me
mad! With Hayes Corporation now ranking among the top ten companies in the world, Iâll never have the
same backing as he does to win this case.
Sasha dragged her tiresome body into her rental apartment.
âMommy, youâre finally home! Uncle Solomon is here, and heâs bought us lots of stuff!â The delighted
voice came from Vivian, who ran toward her mother with a lollipop in her hand.
Matteo, on the other hand, seemed to be having a great time talking to Solomon.
Solomon was Sashaâs good friend. They had known each other when they were abroad a long time ago.
Sasha gathered herself and walked over to greet Solomon, âHello there. Did the kids call you up again?
You shouldnât have given in to them. You live so far away!â
âThatâs alright. I actually came here on my own accord to visit the kids. It had been a while since I last
saw them. Even less so after you came back,â Solomon replied.
Solomon was a lawyer. Bespectacled, he exuded a pleasant and polite bearing that always managed to
make people around him feel at ease.
Sasha stole a glance at the clutters around the house and instantly felt embarrassed.
âIâm sorry about the messiness, Solomon. You see, I didnât expect a guestâ¦â Sasha said apologetically.
âDonât be ridiculous. Iâm not a stranger.â Solomon gave a faint smile and said, âBy the way, Matt was
telling me that you were out to see a patient. Is the patient feeling better now?â
âErâ¦â Solomonâs unexpected question took Sasha by surprise as she fumbled for the right words. I have
just managed to turn off that bloody switch!
âHis condition was beyond medical help. Forget about him!â the woman grunted.
In the next moment, something seemed to have struck Sasha as she spoke, âThatâs right! I almost forget
that youâre a lawyer too. Mind if I pick your brain for a minute? If a couple is getting divorced, does the
party with extreme wealth always get custody of their kids?â
âHmm, custody?â
Solomon sat back down elegantly on the small couch. His gaze stopped momentarily on Sasha before
he calmly replied, âYes, almost always.â
Instantly, Sashaâs hopes were shattered.
Solomon was amused by the deflated look on Sashaâs face as he continued to explain, âHaving said that,
there are exceptions to it. Although having enough money is important, the law dictates that under
certain circumstances, the less wealthy party can overtake custody of their children.â
âIs this true?â Sashaâs face instantly lit up as if seeing hope for the first time.
âThatâs right. For example, if the guardian has caused physical harm to the kid or engaged in criminal
activities. These are just some of the examples. Do you know someone whoâs in such circumstances?â
Solomon asked out of curiosity after explaining in detail to Sasha.
He was not one to pry, but this was the first time Sasha had sought legal opinion on that kind of matter
from him. Hence, Solomon thought that was a little odd.
However, Sasha was not ready to confide in him. So she simply replied, âOh, itâs just a friend of mine.
Sheâs getting a divorce, but her husband is withholding their kid. So, I just thought I might be able to help
her out by seeking some legal opinions on her behalf.â
Solomon smiled in acknowledgment. Meanwhile, Matteo, who had been eavesdropping on the adultsâ
conversation, was in complete shock. His jaw dropped when he heard the word âcustody.â
Custody! I wonder whatâs on Mommyâs mind. Is she thinking about taking over Ianâs custody? If thatâs the
case, itâd be awesome to have Ian coming to live with us. Mommy and the three of us will then form a
complete family of four! As for bad Daddyâ¦
There were twinkles in Matteoâs eyes as an idea took form in his cunning little mind. He then looked
across the living room at Solomon, who had been stealing glances at his mother, and said, âUncle
Solomon, since Mommy doesnât know anything about this custody issue, why donât you take her out and
teach her what to do?â
âTeach her?â Solomon was puzzled.
âYes, Uncle Solomon. I think you should take her over to your place and tell her what to do in detail. Iâll
look after Vivi at home, so donât you worry about us,â Matteo eagerly suggested. Since Daddy is in love
with the mean woman, I should find Mommy a boyfriend too. She is such a nice person, so thereâs no
way men will reject her.