Laura was already in her seventh month, although to others it was the sixth. Every day she felt heavier, more annoyed, and Harry was not helping at all. He remained trapped in his world, where only Deanna existed. He was still attentive to Laura when he was not avoiding reality. They had even fixed up the girl's room together, but those moments were fleeting.
She saw no way out of her situation. She thought about Alice Reed and her own life, fearing she would end up like Leonard's wife. She felt she was reaching her limit.
"You were right, Beverly. I go to his office to have lunch together and he always has an excuse. Today, Deanna showed up and he darted after her like a torpedo."
"My assumptions were not wrong, Laura. I am sorry."
"I feel tired all the time. I am going thro
