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“Grandma!”
We laughed together, but the moment didn't last long because I became tense again.
“Have you told him?”
“Not yet.”
“He's a good father to the twins. Is there any reason why you think he wouldn't be for this baby?”
“He became a widower. He had to take care of them.”
“He could have just left it in the care of employees, but he cares.”
“That's true...”
“So what's the problem?”
“Their aunt.”
“Auntie?” My grandmother's eyes widened. “I thought his family treated you well.”
“The Lennoxes treat me, but it's not Deborah.”
“Who, then?”
“His late wife's sister.”
“I didn't even know she had a sister.”
“It seems she has. She came to school and insulted me a lot, saying that I was self-interested and trying to scam Thomas.”
“He wouldn't believe her.”
“I don't know, Grandma.” I was afraid.
“You were fine.”
“We were.”
“So don't worry about that woman.”
I wanted to say that I had no reason, that it was just my head, but it was the worst time to be challenged after I'd foundout I was pregnant. If that Diana girl continued her accusations, she'd probably say I was trying to pull a belly flop or something.
Chapter forty-two
“Come over here.” I took my daughters by the hand and made them sit on the sofa in the living room.
They were both attentive, looking at me and noticing every trace of my expression as if they were trying to guess what I was about to say. They were small, but they still surprised me with how clever they were.
“Mylon told me you saw Aunt Diana today.”
“Is she an aunt?” Mary wanted to be sure.
“Yes, it is,” I confirmed. There was no reason to lie to them.
“What?”
“Why was she here?” I tried to guess the question.