She had just given birth, but she kept saying her back hurt. Her husband told her she was just acting cute. But when he happened to watch the camera, his world colla:psed…

at him, her eyes hollow from days of sleepless nights and unspoken fears. She did not speak, but the way she held herself—like she was preparing to break—made something inside Ethan snap.

Without a word, he dropped to his knees beside her. He reached out to touch her back, his fingers trembling as he ran them over the stiff muscles that refused to yield.continue reading …