Page 44 of Moon's Promise

You’re just late, she told herself as she pushed her computer chair back from the desk.

Her stomach churned as she went to the treatment room next to her private office. After opening the drawer with the pregnancy tests, she went to the restroom.

With shaking fingers, she opened the pregnancy test. Then, making sure the door was locked, she took it.

Deep down, she didn’t need to see the result before the positive sign appeared. She was never late.

Carrying the test and wrapper back into the treatment room, she disposed of it before returning to her office.

She closed the door and laid her head on her desk.

She detested Moon. He would off himself if he found out she was having his baby. He couldn’t stand her any more than she could him. Would he even believe it was his child? Probably not, and she didn’t want to find out. There was no way she would let that conceited oaf anywhere near her baby.

Pulling a tissue from the box on her desk, she wiped her eyes before taking her purse out. She repaired her makeup, then went to the breakroom to find a snack and grabbed a juice.

Forcing herself to eat despite the food tasting like cardboard, she took the last bite when her appointment arrived.

When she was finishing up, Priscilla walked in.

“Good morning.”

Larissa forced a cheerful smile to her lips. “Good morning,” she returned her sister’s greeting.

“How are you doing, Ginny?”

“Fine, thank you.”

“The baby healthy and happy?” Priscilla grinned at the expectant mother.

Ginny gave her a rueful smile. “From the way she’s dancing on my bladder, a little too happy.”

“You still think you’re having a girl?”

“Yes, at least until the baby comes out and proves me wrong,” she joked.

Larissa laughed. “I admire your restraint. I wouldn’t be able to help myself from asking during the ultrasound.”

“All I care about is if she’s healthy. Whether it’s a boy or girl, I really don’t care.”

“I’m surprised Gavin didn’t come with you today. He hasn’t missed any of your appointments so far,” Priscilla commented.

“He’s out of town, on business,” Ginny explained.

“Tell him we missed him, then,” Priscilla said as she took off her coat and hat.

“I will. Bye.”

“Bye. See you in four weeks.”

“You’re early,” Larissa said once Ginny had left.

“I thought I would get caught up on some paperwork before my appointment arrives.”

“I’ll be in my office if you need me. I want to check in with Eryn. She missed her appointment yesterday.”

Priscilla frowned. “That isn’t like her.”

“I know. I’m concerned. I called her yesterday when she missed her appointment, but she didn’t answer. I left a voicemail, and she hasn’t called back. Maybe something came up and she hasn’t had the time to respond yet? I’ll feel better once I’ve spoken with her.”

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