“I know you care about Ellie, but I can’t let her take care of you anymore after she hid the truth from me.” Rather than give in to the tears threatening to fall, Nico shoves me with all his might, and I wobble on my knees before regaining my balance. My kid has never been aggressive a single day in his life. Nico is a lover, not a fighter, so I’m floored by his reaction. Floored and heartbroken, although I ignore the ache in my chest as I try to reach for him. He steers clear of my open arms. “You told her to leave?” “Yes.” “Why? Why? Why?” He shoves me again,
