My Ex Gave Our Son a Toy Car — What I Discovered Inside Sent Me Straight to a Lawyer (4 of 4)

Kyle stammered. Said it was to “protect John.” That he “had the right to know.”

The judge disagreed.

Not only was his custody petition immediately denied, but a restraining order was issued. He’s now under investigation for violating state and federal wiretapping laws. I was awarded sole legal custody on the spot. And John? He’s too young to understand what happened. I didn’t tell him. I just said the car “broke” and that Daddy couldn’t visit for a while. He nodded and went back to his Legos. But me? I’ll never forget that soft click in the silence. The sound of someone crossing a line they can never uncross. So here’s your warning:

Sometimes the worst danger doesn’t come from strangers. Sometimes it comes gift-wrapped.