CHAPTER 1: The Silent Return
The physical toll of bringing a new life into the world leaves you hollowed out, entirely depleted of energy, running on nothing but the primal fumes of adrenaline and love. I had spent three days in the sterile, beeping confines of the maternity ward, recovering from a difficult delivery. My body ached with every step, and the heavy plastic handle of my newborn son’s carrier dug sharply into the crook of my elbow. But as Daniel pulled our SUV into the driveway of our suburban home, all I could think about was Emma.
