Chapter Twenty six

Chapter 26

Maya

Somehow, between the visit with the physician and a very long, relaxing bath, Maya had managed to forget all about Zuri’s presence at the house. When Alex walked into their bedroom to escort her down the stairs, she smiled

welcomingly.

He stopped in front of her and studied her for a moment. Then he brushed his lips across hers and folded her hand in his. “You look beautiful. Your color is much better, and you look rested.”

“The good doctor has proclaimed me fit as a fiddle. So there’s no cause for concern.”

“That is good. Your health is important to me.”

He tucked her arm underneath his, and they headed out of the bedroom and down the stairs. As they neared the bottom, Maya looked up and saw Zuri standing in the entrance to the formal dining room.

Maya stiffened. The woman was immaculately turned out in a designer dress that molded to every single one of her curves. She looked down self-consciously at her own very casual slacks and maternity blouse. She felt a sudden