Chapter 34 “Father-son Warmth”

• “Julie.” His grip was so tight it felt like he was going to crush my bones. “Rocco isn’t just my child. It’s bad enough you disappear on a normal day, but now you won’t even show up to a summer camp event where every other kid’s parents will be there. What are the other children supposed to think of Rocco? Is this what kind of mother you are?”
• I looked up into those beautiful yet cold eyes of his and suddenly it all felt absurd.
• “Anyway, as a mother and a wife,” my voice was calm, “I’m always optional to you. What difference does it make if I go or not? Let Ann go. Isn’t that better?”