"Elena, take care and get some rest. I'll be going now." With those words, the scheming woman rose and left.
Elena watched her go, brow furrowed. Strange things had been happening lately, most notably the behavior of Ms. Price. Not only did she send a constant stream of supplements, but she also incessantly inquired about Elena's unborn child. Could it be that she still coveted the baby? Wanted to claim it as her own?
Probably not. Elena was with Nathaniel every day now. Even if Ms. Price had such desires, she couldn't do anything about it.
Dismissing the thought, Elena tried to focus on work, but the frequent trips to the restroom, a common occurrence since her pregnancy, interrupted her. She rose to go again.
Exiting the restroom, hands freshly washed, she heard a familiar voice.
