Momcomesfirst - Little Puck - The New Family -2... Link

Tonight was the breaking point.

But Puck knew he wouldn't be back. Not this time. The new family could have their compromises, their silent dinners, and their polished lies. He had a father’s memory to find—even if it was buried in a landfill. And he had a new rule now: Mom comes first no longer applied. From now on, Puck came first.

He opened the door. The cold rain hit his face, but it felt cleaner than the air inside. MomComesFirst - Little Puck - The New Family -2...

Marcus stood up. "Now, Derek, if you did that, that was careless. But it was an honest mistake. Puck, your mother and I have talked. It's time to let go of some of these… attachments. You're thirteen. Not a little kid anymore."

"The puck. It’s gone."

That was the final betrayal. Not Derek’s cruelty. Not the lost puck. But his mom’s silence. She didn't defend him. She just looked at Marcus, then at Puck, and said, "He's right, honey. Maybe this is a good thing. A fresh start. The new family needs new memories."

Two months had passed since the wedding. Two months since his mom, Elara, had smiled that new, wide smile and said, "Puck, it’s time for a new chapter." The chapter was named Marcus. And Marcus came with a son: Derek, a broad-shouldered, lacrosse-playing senior who smelled of cologne and arrogance. The new family was a puzzle where Puck’s piece no longer fit. Tonight was the breaking point

He stepped into the rain, leaving the door ajar. Behind him, he heard his mom say, "Marcus, stop him." He heard Marcus say, "Let him cool off. He'll be back in an hour."