Bitter Embrace

“You should get some rest.” His words were icy. “You look exhausted and ill! You’re also much too thin. Stella needs a healthy mother, not some wraith who can barely lift her.”

“Dom . . . I don’t understand. Why do you hate me so much. What have I done to deserve this ridiculous amount of contempt?” It was getting increasingly hard for her to remain upright, but this was important. She was physica