Chapter 169

“Mommy… why are you crying?”

My heart shatters so quietly I almost don’t hear it.

I didn’t even realize I was.

“Enzo…” His name barely makes it out of my throat. It scrapes, raw and fragile—nothing like me. Nothing like the woman who was screaming seconds ago.

I try to move.

The cuffs snap tight.

Metal bites skin.

I don’t stop.

“Hey… hey, baby…” My voice trembles, and I hate it. I hate that he hea