As I uttered those words, a taxi conveniently pulled up at the curb. I quickly got in, holding my daughter tightly.
Garrison chased after the car for a while before finally falling behind.
I didn't ask the driver to stop. The tears I'd been holding back all night finally broke free.
I turned my head forcefully towards the window, watching the glowing lights pass by as a sharp pain surged through my heart.
The driver was a middle-aged woman. She glanced back at me and said, "Honey, where are you heading with your little one on Christmas? All couples have their squabbles."
Fighting to control my emotions, I replied, "I'm going to my parents' house. Please take me there."
She sighed and continued driving.
When I knocked on my family's door, Mom's face lit up with surprise, but she quickly noticed Garrison wasn't with me.
After I put my daughter to bed, I told Mom I wanted a divorce.