When Genevieve’s ex-husband, Anthony, brought their son Ethan a giant rocking horse, her instincts told her something was off. Anthony never acted without an agenda, especially when it involved their son.

Ethan was thrilled with the new toy, but Genevieve couldn’t shake her suspicion. When Anthony suddenly canceled their planned pizza outing, her unease deepened. Over the next few days, Ethan became inseparable from the rocking horse, and then strange noises began coming from the toy. At first, Genevieve dismissed them, but the clicking sounds grew louder and more persistent. One night, she decided to investigate and discovered a hidden compartment inside the horse, containing a tiny voice recorder.

The realization hit her hard—Anthony was trying to gather evidence against her to challenge their custody arrangement. Furious but determined, Genevieve contacted her lawyer, who assured her that “any evidence gathered this way wouldn’t hold up in court.”

With renewed determination, Genevieve set a trap. She filled the recorder with hours of mundane TV noise, ensuring it would be useless to Anthony. When he retrieved the device during his next visit, Genevieve watched with satisfaction, knowing he would find nothing of value. Anthony never mentioned the incident, a silent admission of defeat.

Genevieve had successfully protected her son and outwitted her ex-husband. It was a small victory, but it reinforced her resolve to stay vigilant. She knew she would do whatever it took to keep her son safe and happy, now and always.