My Ex Gave Our Son a Toy Car — What I Discovered Inside Sent Me Straight to a Lawyer

My ex-husband showed up with a gift for our son—a bright blue electric toy car. At first, it seemed harmless. But days later, I started noticing a strange clicking noise, even when the car was turned off. Something about it felt off. One night, after John was asleep, I brought the car into the kitchen, flipped it over, and unscrewed the bottom panel. What I found hidden behind the battery stopped me cold…

At first, the gift seemed innocent.

A shiny blue electric toy car, complete with blinking headlights and a tiny steering wheel that played music. My five-year-old son, John, was thrilled. He climbed in the second my ex rolled it into the driveway.

I should’ve known.

My ex-husband, Kyle, doesn’t do anything without a reason. Gifts from him always come with strings, even if they’re tied with a bright red bow. But I let it go—after all, John was smiling.