My Husband Took The Only Car Out Of A Wildfire Evacuation Zone With His Mother And His Mistress Inside. I Was Six Months Pregnant, Standing In The Smoke, Begging Him Not To Leave Me

said, “Not now.”

That was answer enough.

Eleanor was already fastening her coat. Tessa remained silent—far too silent. Brett took the keys and explained that he had to evacuate his mother first.

“I am your wife,” I said.

He looked at my stomach briefly.

“I know.”

Then he placed Eleanor in the passenger seat and Tessa behind her.

I pleaded with him.

I warned continue reading …