The River Path — Jennie Hansen

Dana's eyes widened in horror as she looked down at her two-year-old son. The bruises were exactly where Matt said they were, and the smudges on his arms had darkened. Slowly she lifted her eyes to meet her husband's. In their depths she saw fear, misery, . . . and accusation. He blamed her. Did he think she hadn't watched Josh closely enough? Or was it possible that he blamed her for something even more unthinkable?

Dana and Matt Bingham never dreamed that anything could come between them. Then one day Matt discovers mysterious signs of abuse. Although Dana is as horrified as he is, she is called in for questioning by the police. Expecting her husband to defend her, she is shattered to see the accusation in his eyes.

The doctors soon make a terrifying discovery, and Josh is diagnosed with a fatal blood disorder. Too late Matt realizes that even if the doctors can save his son, it appears quite certain that he has lost the only woman he has ever loved.