“I didn’t disappear.”

“You live in the same house, Mr. Vale. That isn’t the same as being present.”

Nobody spoke to Adrian Vale that way. He stepped closer. Hannah’s heartbeat quickened, but she held his stare. Then Lucas began to fuss. Hannah moved toward the nursery, but Adrian reached the crib first.

His large hands hesitated above the baby.

“Support his head,” Hannah said.

“I know how to hold my son.”