Chapter 5

Once the recording started, I didn’t mention the divorce petition or show anyone the ultrasound Sloane had sent me.

I looked straight into the camera and stated three facts.

“My name is Lena Hart. I have been at my studio all night. I have not been hospitalized, nor have I entered any kind of private treatment program. I chose to end my marriage to Adrian Vale. No one else has the right to speak about my mental health.”

Sixty-two seconds.

Nora stood behind the phone. “Do you want me to post it?”

My finger hovered over the button. Reporters had…