*Isla*

“Can I come in?”

I stare at the girl, not quite sure what to say. I’m taken aback that she’s even here. What in the world could she possibly have to say to me?

And yet, it’s very difficult for me to tell her to leave. She looks so sad, standing there in the doorway, her bulging stomach protruding in front of her.

“Of course,” I say, gesturing for her to come over to the sitting area where I have a couple of comfortable chairs in front of the ...