OLIVIA
I yawned as I opened my eyes, the soft light coming through the curtains. I rolled onto my side, still under the warm sheets, and let out a heavy sigh.
My hand reached out for my phone on the nightstand and when I found it, the screen lit up, too bright for my tired eyes.
There was one message and it was from Grace.
Paycheck received from Mr. Blackwood. I will deliver it soon.
I stared at the screen for a few seconds, then tossed the phone aside with a sigh. I had been excited to get my first paycheck, that was before I found out I was pregnant.
I sighed again, rubbing my face.
Five million dollars, for the baby growing inside me.
At first, it felt like a good plan, when James was dying and I was desperate. It was easy back then to make the decision and I barely thought
