Elena's Point Of View

“You evil child!”

I winced, holding the phone away for a beat before bringing it back.

“Mama…” I muttered.

“Don’t mama me! What is all this nonsense I’m hearing about you and that man? You’ve finally lost your mind, haven’t you? Is this how we raised you? To throw your marriage away like trash?”

I exhaled, gripping the phone tighter, fighting the urge to scream.

Then she continued, “You want to disgrace yourself and the entire family? Do you ...