Chapter 22
The next morning Anna went to visit her family. She’d been so caught up in her new promotion and her career, it had been a while since she’d seen them. Despite still owning a key to the apartment, she preferred to ring the bell.
“Anna. Come in. What a nice surprise,” Ursula greeted her as she opened the door.
Anna hugged her sister tight, and noticed how much bigger Ursula’s stomach had grown. It wouldn’t be long before she was unable to hide her growing belly beneath her untucked blouses.
“Does Mutter know yet?” Anna gestured to her sister’s belly.
Ursula shook her head and led her sister over to the kitchen table. “Mutter is running errands. She should be back soon. Do you want some tea?”
“Thanks, tea would be fine.” Mutter grew peppermint plants in the allotment so they
