CHAPTER 102: FACE THE DEVIL

KATIE’S POV

I pulled the satin headband over my forehead and slipped into my running shoes. Doc had told me not to break out of the routine no matter how I felt. She said it would help a lot.

I made sure I didn't miss a single day. I hadn't come this far to lose the child now.

"Oi Katie," the old woman who lives across the street hailed as I jogged past. I lifted a hand to wave at her, and the woman beckoned me closer.

"Doesn't it get lonely in that house of yours?" the woman asked.

I shrugged. "Well, yes, it does get boring, but I have to trim down the work to avoid any chances of miscarriage."

"Oh, sure, dear, I know the story."

"Besides, I do get some visitors once in a while," I continued. A smile tugged at my face as I remembered a bunch of my coworkers who came to check up on me four days ago. It felt good to have people who actually cared about me around.

They had even brought a few "get well soon" gifts for me. When Vivian called to tell me that I could take my time, even st