“And just like you, I changed my mind.” “So, now what?” “You can’t continue living in that apartment, Camile. The stairs are dangerous, and the mold is a health hazard. And the walls are so damp you can’t tell me it doesn’t leak during the winter. It can’t be good for you or the baby.” “I’ll be moving in with Luc and Blue next month.” “I don’t want you to dismiss this out of hand . . . ,” he began, his cautious tone setting off alarm bells in her mind and making her sit up a little straighter. “But I’d like you to consider moving in here.” “Absolutely not.” It was a knee-jerk response, but she really didn’t want to even deliberate over the pros and cons of his proposal. “I know it seems preposterous, but my plan has merit.” “I don’t think you’ve fully considered this plan. The baby

