I hadn’t slept.

I was scared of getting out of bed because every movement hurt.

They kept telling me I was making a fuss over ordinary recovery.”
Maya described how Eleanor had initially acted attentive, telling neighbors she was staying over to help with the baby.

Within days, she had begun controlling what Maya ate, explaining that expensive food and extra portions would interfere with her recovery.

Chloe photographed the apartment when Maya was too weak to clean, then scolded her for letting it become untidy.