Victoria Bella Volkov:

A family celebration was happening today. I was in my room, feeling nauseous.

My baby was five months along now, and this had to be the best experience of my life. Having a doctor for a husband was a unique kind of blessing. Vincenzo handled my check-ups, prescribed medications, made sure I had a good day, and constantly reminded me to eat fruits, especially those rich in vitamin C.

Juliet and Christopher had come over for the family celebration.

What was the ...