Chapter 5

In the middle of the room stood a princess bed, with a pink crown on the headboard and castle stickers on the wall. The tiny socks, little hats, and bottle sterilizer I'd bought were gone. In their place were Lily's dolls and a row of glittery children's cups.

I stood in the doorway, my throat blocked tight. Footsteps sounded behind me. Charles came to stand beside me, his tone so flat it was like he was talking about the most ordinary thing in the world. "We can decorate the baby's room again later. Lily's only staying here for a few…