Once the doctors gave me the all-clear, I booked a prenatal checkup. Owen insisted on coming. He stayed beside me as I checked in, paid, and waited for my appointment.
I'd barely collected my paperwork when someone shouted behind me.
"Nora Ellis!"
Adrian strode toward us, his eyes bloodshot. He grabbed my wrist.
"Why did you file for divorce?"
Owen stepped between us. "You cheated on her. What the hell are you doing here?"
"This is between me and my wife! Stay out of it!"
"Touch her again. I dare you."
They faced off in the corridor, neither backing down. As their voices rose, people began to stare.
A nurse came over with a gurney, checked my wristband, and asked them to move.
"Nora Ellis? It's time for your checkup. Come with me."
"You're not taking her anywhere!"
As the nurse
