Anna woke with a jolt, remembering that the doctor could tell Vincenzo about her pregnancy at any moment, since the time the doctor had given her to tell him herself had already passed.

Fear immediately coiled in her chest. She swung her legs off the bed and forced herself to follow her usual morning routine, moving quickly but silently through the motions.

After getting ready, Anna went downstairs, scanning the house for Lucy, but she did not see her anywhere. She joined the staff in ...