For the next two days, Elena stayed in Cross’s main bedroom, focusing on her pregnancy.
True to his word, Nathaniel stayed out of her sight, even sleeping in the study to avoid upsetting her.
Elena had no intention of harming her unborn child, so she cooperated.
But the abdominal pain she felt at the hospital had left her shaken, and now, the solitude was wearing on her.
Even if she couldn't leave the Cross’ home entirely, she had to check on her sister, to make sure Lily was truly safe.
The nurses' comments at the hospital had sparked a momentary suspicion of Nathaniel, but she still couldn't shake her unease.
That morning, after taking her prenatal medication, Elena quietly trailed behind the housekeeper, hoping to find a chance to slip out.
She’d noticed that every morning, after
