Chapter VIII

It was a struggle to get Elena back into bed and sedated.

Mrs. Harrington clutched at me in the corridor, pleading desperately.

"Liam, Elena has already been punished. She nearly lost her life. Just forgive her this once!"

"You two were once so in love; why destroy a home over something like this?"

"That won't be necessary, Mrs. Harrington. If we don't divorce, I'll be the next one lying in there.