Betrayed by the Man I Loved, I Took Down His World

“Are you absolutely certain about this, Mrs. Herrera? Your seventh wedding anniversary is only a week away. And remember—his family took you in after your parents passed away.”

“I’m fully aware of that, Attorney, and I will always be thankful. But gratitude doesn’t mean I should stay married to a man who let our child die just so his mistress’s son could live.”

The other end of the call fell into a thick, suffocating silence. Before my lawyer could respond, I ended the call.