– Lisa Red –
For the rest of the day, I could barely concentrate.
The fact Imogen almost called me ‘mummy’ in front of Drex was enough to leave me nervous.
And his expression… Like he knew something was wrong.
I shook my head. I really couldn't let him find out.
She was just too young for whatever drama would follow.
“Mummy.” Imogen tugged my arm gently.
“Hmm?”
“Are you alright?”
“Uh? Yes. Yes, dear. I'm fine.” I helped her into her nightgown. “Come on, it's bedtime.”
She nodded, and said nothing as I tucked her in bed.
It wasn't until I lifted the duvet over her shoulders, and planted a small peck on her forehead that she spoke. “The man from the zoo… he is my daddy.”
“I never said that, dear.”
“So he's not my daddy?”
My eyes closed for a second, fingers pressing against my
