“No…no—that’s impossible,” Vivian stammered, her eyes filled with horror as she stared at Natasha.

My heart pounded and I tried to detect their expressions but I could not find any dishonesty in them, only real fear

“She did mother “ Natasha continued with an angry growl.

“No, I don't believe it.

Gina would never tell anybody.

She won’t take the risk.

She knows what will happen, if she does,” Vivian said, pacing around.

“But, she told Vera, because how else would ...