I begged my husband to take me to the ER while I was in labor, but he called me dramatic and left for his mother’s birthday—two days later, he returned expecting his newborn, only to find military vehicles surrounding the house.

“No. No, she only wanted a birthday party. That’s all.”

Claire’s eyes burned with anger.

“She wanted you away from your phone. She wanted me isolated. She wanted the baby delivered without me surviving long enough to challenge her.”

Ryan shook his head as tears rolled down his cheeks.

“That can’t be true.”

Before anyone could answer, the door opened.

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