“I never told my in-laws that I am the daughter of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court…..

“David… it hurts…”

Sylvia followed me into the kitchen, her face twisted with rage.

“Pretending again to avoid work?”

She pushed me with both hands.

I fell backward, my lower back slamming against the granite island. A burning pain shot through my belly. Bright red blood began spreading across the white tiles.

“My baby…” I whispered in horror.