I took my son to visit my husband, the commander, but the guard blocked us at the gate and said, “His girlfriend is inside the unit. No visitors!” I covered my son’s ears, called my second brother, and

told me the marriage was basically over. I never wanted to hurt your son.”

Olivia said, “You were laughing at the window yesterday.”

Silence.

“I saw you,” Olivia continued. “My son was beside me.”

Serena’s voice changed.

“You do not know what Andrew told me.”

“I know what he paid you.”

Another silence followed.

Julian smiled like a locked door.

Serena recovered continue reading …