◇Kate◇
Two months later.
“Your baby is doing fine, Mrs. Winston,” The doctor said, pointing at the screen.
Kate smiled, her eyes glistening with tears.
“Why didn't Mr. Winston, accompany you today?” the doctor asked gently.
Kate's chest tightened.
“He's out of the country,” she replied.
Dean hadn't come home since his last business trip. He said he would return in two weeks, but two months had passed and still he hadn't come back.
He often called, but only to ask about the kids. Lately, he had been acting strange, laughing and joking with them, yet cold and distant with her.
She didn't understand the sudden change. Every time she tried to ask, he shut her down.
“Would you like to know the baby's gender?” The doctor cut in.
“Yes,” Kate said softly.
“Congratulations, you're havi
