Chapter 10 - EMILY LEAVES THE HOSPITAL
Emily left the hospital in a wheelchair because walking increased contractions.
She hated the symbolism.
Reporters waited outside.
PREGNANT WIFE ATTACKS FATHER-IN-LAW WITH SKILLET.
FAMILY TRUST DISPUTE TURNS VIOLENT.
The first headlines repeated Walter’s version.
Then the camera footage became part of the public court record.
The story changed.
But Emily refused interviews.
She did not want the worst thirty seconds of her life used as entertainment.
She moved into a protected apartment with independent security.
Corey’s access was restricted.
He wrote daily.
Apologies.
Explanations.
Memories.
Promises.
Emily returned none.
At night, she sometimes dreamed Walter’s fist reached her before the skillet.
Then she woke with both hands around her belly.
The baby moved.
May you like
Proof of life.
Not proof everything was fine.
