Phil's POV
Hunting—was a chance to spend time with Vera, so I thought, before Lucy decided to tag along.
“No, Lucy. You are pregnant, remember?”
She approached the table where Vera and I stood. “I didn't forget that. But haven't you heard about pregnant women exercising to keep the baby fit?”
“Really?” I turned to Vera as if to inquire from her. She nodded and I hated that she agreed.
“See.”Lucy flaunts a smile. “So we go hunting or we just stand here like statues.”
I looked over to Vera again. Disappointment etched in her eyes but she gave a slight smile as a reassurance that it was fine. But I could tell she wanted it to just be me and her.
We ditched the cars for horses, water, and snacks packed up by the maids, but they were only following Lucy's instructions. I thought it wasn'
