The doctor trying to save my life in the delivery room was my ex-husband—the same man who left me pregnant in the rain. What I told him made him stumble back.

into a reason to stay away.

“Camila,” I whispered harder, “apologize.”

“No.”

Teacher Lupita’s eyes widened.

“What do you mean, no, sweetheart?”

Camila swallowed. Her little chin trembled, but her voice stayed clear.

“Because if I apologize, they’ll think I made it up.”

Something cold moved through my stomach.

“Made what up?” I asked.

Camila looked at Sofi.

Sofi continue reading …