Noémie’s head felt too heavy for her shoulders. With no clue what was happening, all she could do was breathe and stare into nothing. Even long after Ajax had left, his words lingered in the air, sending shockwaves down her spine. The way he had spoken—the finality in his tone—made it clear she wasn’t entitled to a choice or an opinion on the matter.
Was she?
It didn’t seem like it.
Still, it would be a lie to say that part of her wasn’t relieved to hear they were leaving.
But given the recent history between them, another part of her was suddenly terrified. She wondered who else would be joining them. Surely, Mrs. Halest wouldn’t entrust her to his care… Did he even know how to care for someone?
Not that she needed much attention so early in the pregnancy. But still. The thought un
