Chapter Fifty Nine
Ellie drifted in and out of sleep on Mike’s shoulder during the hour long trip to her mum’s house in Doddington. Each time she was nodded awake by a bump … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Seven
After her phone call with Mike, Ellie went to Morgan and explained the events of the past couple of days. Morgan sat impassively nodding and harrumphing at certain parts of … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Six
It was drizzling when Ellie and Mike got off the bus at Camden High Street. It wasn’t quite 10am and there were still people rushing for the bus hurrying to … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Five
Each day for the rest of the week, Kate ventured outside, walking a little further down the laneway from the house, but leaving the door unlocked, knowing that she would … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Four
Kate’s morning sickness was beginning to subsided and she began to feel better, falling into a relaxed daily routine. She would get up and make breakfast for Ryder before he … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Three
The next morning Kate could barely lift her head from the pillow. She felt like someone had driven over her with a steam roller and then impaled her. She pushed … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty One
Kate was anxiously waiting for Ryder’s return that evening. She felt both excitement at spending their evening in the basement along with fear. Over the past few weeks he had … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty
It was three weeks before Ellie went home from the hospital after the mugging. Whilst she was in hospital Morgan had sent in manuscripts for her to read via Noni … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Nine
The next morning, Ryder burst into the basement carrying a paper bag. Kate sat upright in the bed, pulling her knees to her chin. “I’ve got it. The pregnancy test. … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Seven
Kate spent the day alternating between pacing the room and running on the treadmill. Her cravings had subsided but she had a constant feeling of nausea, keeping active seemed to … Continue reading
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