“You must return to the city because you are due to give birth in a few months. Mylene can be included. You’ll struggle here since the city is far away, and it’s tough to find a hospital.” Stanley pressed me to return to him in the city, but I refused. I was just covered by a blanket while he sat on the bed’s side.

“I don’t want to return there.” That was the second nightmare that I had. “I’m fine here,” I said, caressing my stomach. If I go back, I’m worried the next thing that happens to me will be much worse. Stanley can’t always be right next to...