He left his pregnant wife for his mistress, then came back asking if she had given birth. The nurse stared at him and said, Your wife took the baby and vanished 15 days ago.

Everything that belonged to me remained untouched.

On the kitchen counter sat a folder.

Inside were printed copies of every message I had sent Serena. Screenshots of hotel bookings. Bank records showing the money I had spent during the two weeks Olivia was due. A hospital form with my name crossed out under emergency contact.

A second letter was clipped continue reading …