When Catherine’s eyes began to ache from the glow of her cellphone, she decided to put it away. She checked the time: it was already 10 PM. Travis hadn't returned since he left the room earlier; she had no idea where he was and had no intention of looking for him.
She stood up from the sofa and walked toward the bed. Gazing at the king-size mattress, she felt a wave of relief. It was large enough that they could both sleep there without accidentally touching. She was still slightly worried, having told Aunt Grace she was a restless sleeper. She feared he might kick her out of bed if she moved too much. However, she took comfort in the thought that Travis wouldn't do that while she was pregnant. Even if he resented her, she knew deep down he wasn't capable of physical cruelty. Emotional pa
