My reaction caught Atlas off guard while Ivanna ran over to pick up my crying daughter. She glanced at Atlas and then pulled me away.

I was still trembling and vomiting when we reached Ivanna’s place. Since I had nothing to eat before, I could only vomit bile, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth.

Ava stayed beside me with widened eyes, concerned as she pleaded, “Mommy, go find Daddy!”

I held and reassured her, “Be a good girl, okay? Mommy will always be by your side.”

I couldn’t bear to tell