Beyond the Eyes: A Wife's Escape

terms, Emily was standing guard outside David' s room like a vulture. A

wife. She has a right to

see her. He said I'm the only one he wants. She' s pr

ran down the hall, str

hering you again?" he yelled,

ne, still cracked. He was my son, but he

your mother,"

m!" he shouted. The words were a perfect echo of w

said, though her smile was tri

voice, hoarse and angry, boomed out. "W

head bandaged, his face a mess of bruises. But the thickest bandages were over hi

anded. "Came to see how mu

about the divorc

ng up the act? Don't worry, Emily will take good care

eyes. All that was left of Alex. Wasted on this cruel,

say? Cat got your

r with," I said. "I've a

ted to get rid of you for y

cuss your treatment plan. The cornea transplant is your only option to restore your sight

avid said immediately

" Dr. Carter said patiently. "That

the perfect person for the job. She seems to care so m

cion. David was clearly expecting me to fight, to insist

rson! You don't even care that my dad is hu

in the quiet room. Leo froze, his eyes wide with shock. He' d never bee

roared, trying to get ou

ly low. "He is my son. And you have done a terrible

into her arms. "You're just jealous of me an

man who can't tell the difference between a caretaker and a leech?" I looked a

t sham of a marri