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Son dies in car accident while delivering cake to husband.
With trembling hands, I repeatedly dial my husband's number.
The one who answers the phone is his first love, Melody.
"sister, Zoran's still sleeping. Is there something you need?"
Before I can speak, Zoran's sleepy voice comes through,
"It's Melody's birthday today. Whatever it is, let's talk tomorrow."
Holding our son's urn, I call my husband, "Zoran, let's get divorced."
My husband, just fooling around with his first love, dismisses me impatiently,
"As you wish."

Husband Uses Son's Life to Celebrate First Love's Birthday

"You tell me you only see her as a sister, but what brother sleeps in his sister's bed?"


"For three whole days after our son's death, you didn't even ask about him. Were you still upset that he didn't deliver the cake as promised? Were you blaming him for ruining Melody's perfect birthday?"


"You, Zoran, are a complete and utter beast. Even tigers don't eat their own cubs - you're worse than an animal!"


I screamed out everything I wanted to say, thinking about all Zoran had done.


How dare he let my son lose his life for this pair of scumbags?


With each accusation, Zoran's face filled with remorse and self-blame.


"You know what? Every time you left because of Melody's call, our son would cautiously ask me if you didn't want us anymore."


Chapter 10