Chapter Fifteen
Clemence, radiant and ethereal, smiled at Sofia as the other woman entered the café. She stood and embraced Sofia, kissing her cheeks. “Congratulations, Sofia. I hear the opening was a triumph, for everyone, but particularly you.”
Sofia blushed. “It was a surreal experience,” she admitted with a smile as they sat and ordered tea. That was an understatement, she thought. “How are you? How is the baby?”
Clemence smoothed her hand over her bump. “We’re getting to the serious part. She’s kicking up a storm at the moment. Here.” She grabbed Sofia’s hand and put it on her belly. “Feel it.”
Sofia, uncomfortable at the intimacy, was going to draw away but then she felt a strange rippling under her palm. Her eyes widened. “Wow.”
Clemence grinned. “It’s weird, huh?” She looked a
