My Soldier Son Came Home After Five Years — And Found Me Scrubbing Floors While They Sat Watching

into your servant.”

“That’s not what happened!” Laura protested, trying to pull away from his grip and failing. “She wanted to help! She offered! We never forced—”

“You never forced?” Alex’s laugh was bitter and harsh. “No, I suppose you didn’t hold a gun to her head. You just took advantage of a lonely woman whose son was overseas, who had no one to continue reading …