Lucille

I waited in Mr. Davies’s office while he consulted with Inessa Volkov. With each passing minute, I wondered what her reaction would be. Was she concerned about her son’s health, or was she surprised by his paternity?

The condition Mr. Davies described was common in this region; nevertheless, it would be scary to learn of any condition that impacted your child. I laid my hand over my midsection. I was still wearing all my clothes. ...