When Genevieve’s ex-husband, Anthony, brought their son a giant rocking horse, her instincts immediately told her something was off. Anthony never did anything without an agenda, especially when it involved their son, Ethan. Though she felt uneasy, Genevieve decided to keep her concerns to herself.
Ethan was overjoyed with the new toy, as always, but Genevieve couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to this gift than met the eye. When Anthony abruptly canceled their planned pizza outing, her suspicions only deepened.
In the days that followed, Ethan became inseparable from the rocking horse. But soon, strange noises began emanating from the toy. At first, Genevieve dismissed them, thinking it was just the creaking of the old wood. However, the clicking sound grew louder and more persistent. One night, unable to ignore it any longer, she decided to investigate. To her shock, she discovered a hidden compartment inside the horse. Nestled within was a tiny voice recorder. The realization hit her like a ton of bricks—Anthony was trying to gather evidence against her to challenge their custody arrangement.
Furious yet determined, Genevieve knew she had to outsmart him. She contacted her lawyer, who assured her that any evidence obtained in such a manner would be inadmissible in court. With a renewed sense of purpose, Genevieve devised a plan. She filled the recorder with hours of mundane TV noise, ensuring that whatever Anthony hoped to capture would be useless.
When Anthony came to retrieve the device during his next visit, Genevieve watched with quiet satisfaction, knowing he would find nothing of value. Anthony never mentioned the incident, a silent admission of his failed attempt.
Genevieve had successfully protected her son and outwitted her ex-husband. It was a small victory, but it strengthened her resolve to remain vigilant. She knew she would do whatever it took to keep her son safe and happy, now and always.
