Richard narrowed his eyes at me. “Emily, if Lily comes to any harm today, it will be your fault. You’re cruel, poisonous, and shameless!”

Eight years of marriage—and he now described me with such venom.

How laughable.

What had I done to deserve this?

“Everyone step back! Whoever dares help her, I’ll destroy your families!”

“Emily, stop pretending. Crawl!”