He waited until I was stable.
Then he closed the door.
“Your husband has been arrested.”
I stared at him.
Ethan straightened.
“For what?”
The detective looked at me.
“Several charges are being reviewed.”
“He was taken into custody based on the evidence and statements obtained this morning.”
My hand tightened around Lily.
“What did Marcus say?”
The detective paused.
“Dr. Hale is cooperating.”
My stomach dropped.
“Meaning?”
“He reported that your husband had approached him previously.”
I felt cold.
“Previously?”
“Yes.”
“How many times?”
“More than once.”
I stared at him.
The detective continued.
“Dr. Hale claims he never intended to harm you.”
“Then why didn’t he tell me?”
“He says he was frightened.”
I laughed once.
It sounded bitter.
“He was frightened.”
“Yes.”
“While I was the one scheduled to give birth under his care.”
“I understand.”
“No.”
My voice sharpened.
“You don’t.”
Then I stopped.
