"We no longer have any relationship!"

I pulled away from his grasp but suddenly felt lightheaded. Steadying myself against the table, I fought back tears and added, "And we no longer have a home either."

Brandon frowned and gently brushed my cheek with the back of his hand, prompting a concerned look from Richard.

As Richard prepared to intervene, Brandon pressed his palm to my forehead and said urgently, "You have a fever. I'll take you to the hospital!"

"That's not ...