"Ezra! Ezra, help me!" Isla twisted around desperately as she was being shoved into the police van, her eyes locked on Ezra. "Please, beg her for me! I did it all for you!"
Ezra pulled himself up from the ground, staring at the woman he had once protected like his most precious treasure. He felt dazed.
"Why?" He rushed over and grabbed Isla roughly. "Why did you lie to me? Tell me! Was the pregnancy even real?"
Isla stammered and avoided his eyes.
He understood instantly. His face contorted in unbearable shame, and he could barely stand.
Isla was pushed into the van. The sirens wailed as the flashing lights faded into the distance.
Ezra turned around and reached for my hand again. "Maren, I was wrong! I made a terrible mistake! I'll never see her again! Can we start over? I'll spend
