Ralph stayed like that for half an hour as if he was taking his time to stay in my arms while collecting himself. Then he decided to let go and looked at me with pleading eyes as if he was still trying to convince me not to go. But I can’t make Edison wait anymore. I know where I belong and no matter how much it hurts me to see him like this, I just can’t stay.

I need Edison. Our child needs him.

I just stared back at him silently and I could not help the pang of guilt that stabbed my chest because I knew I could never...