Chapter 19: A New Path Forward

Ella’s POV

Gerald’s words hit me harder than any blow. He called my unborn child a bastard and told the doctor to remove it. The sound of his voice shook the room. For a second I could not breathe.

Then I laughed. The laugh came out sharp and ugly, but it was honest. Noah’s hand touched my arm, gentle and worried, trying to keep me from moving, but I pushed away the pain and stood. My legs felt weak, but I stepped closer to Gerald until I could see the ...