After months away, I came home to a distant wife—when I finally saw the bruises on her body, I realized the truth was far worse than betrayal

sensitive while you were away,” Mother said, gripping my shoulder a little too tightly. “Try not to take it personally.”

Ricardo chuckled. “Loneliness does strange things to women.”

Elena looked down.

That night, she slept at the very edge of the bed, wrapped tightly in the blanket, her back turned to me. When I reached for her hand, she pulled away so continue reading …