At the VIP hospital clinic, my 9-month pregnant daughter removed her shirt, exposing horrific boot-shaped bruises. “Mom, please! He’s the director. He’ll kill me during my C-section,” she begged. Unbroken, I kissed her forehead.
The ultrasound room was colder than it needed to be, designed to remind everyone they were guests inside Dr. Evan Sterling’s flawless kingdom. Mia lay shivering on the table, her hand crushing mine. The screen flickered to life, showing the rapid, stubborn heartbeat of my granddaughter. Then, the heavy door swung open. Evan walked in,…