Kai

“I'm sorry, what?“ I questioned, uncertain if I'd just heard her properly.

With a shaky breath, Alvara's mother repeats herself. “I said—“ 

“I heard what you said, but that's something I would never do,“ I cut in, removing her grip on my hands.

“I wouldn't be here if I had any other choice.“

A humorless chuckle slipped past my lips. “With all due respect, ma'am, you don't get to walk into my office and ask me to end my marriage like it's some kind of business deal.“

“Alvara is my daughter.“ 

“And also my wife,“ I countered. “I understand that you're concerned about Alvara, but you don't get to...