The Polar Expedition Affair
"You should be sensible. You've miscarried and can't give Reece a child. You're unnecessary here."
Erica had taken my children, and now she sought to erase me entirely. Reece always excused her behavior, indulging her whims without question. I was just an outsider now.
"Lucy, what's wrong?" Reece appeared, concern in his eyes. He reached out, but Erica feigned a faint, collapsing into his arms.
"Call a doctor!" he shouted, cradling her, not sparing me another glance.
The housekeeper said, "Please wait a moment, Ms. Malcolm. Have some water. The doctor is coming."