Chapter 6

I moved back into my parents' home.

I handled every single matter alone, sorting wedding refunds, settling hotel cancellation penalties, and compensating all guests for their losses.

Simon turned up at the hospital each day without fail.

Yet I never once agreed to see him.

He kept sending money transfers, all of which I sent straight back.

He brought food over for my mother, and she had the hospital attendants leave it at the nurses' station untouched.

Maya stayed quiet for two whole days.

By the third day, she was posting online again.

"The baby kicked nonstop all night long.…