Emily took a few seconds to get up, leaning on Leana. Her tailbone screamed, but she ignored it, standing tall with ice in her eyes.

"You say jump, I'm supposed to ask how high? Divorce? Sure! Go home? Whatever you want! Make things right? For what? You're the one who needs to apologize!"

Each word cut like a knife: "I played dead because I was sick of being your puppet. I couldn't take your cold shoulder anymore. I want my own life - one without you in ...