Successful plan

Chapter 82

A few weeks later

Ren POV

The last five weeks have been the worst days of my life, but I'm still pushing through. I went back to start working for Mr. Douglas just as Alicia wanted, although I have no clue about what she's up to. She has been keeping me at arm's length, and we've just been living like housemates because I can't say like enemies. She has been frequenting the hospital, and never allowed me to know what has been happening with her health, and not even that of the baby. Things have really been hard on me, and I feel like I'm going to lose my mind soon if she continues to do this.

I check my wristwatch for the umpteenth time while waiting in the living room for Alicia to come join me. I overheard her talking with the doctor on the phone yesterday, and with the way she spoke to him, I guess they are having an appointment today. I won't let her go alone.

The sound of the footsteps descending down the staircase pulls my attention, and I look in