CHAPTER 119

Karla and Sandra burst into laughter.

“You’re so irreverent, Sophia. I love that about you,” Karla said with a grin.

Sophia performed a mock bow. “Glad I can be of service. Now, let’s get to the point. What do you want, Karla? Forget everything that’s happened in the past. Forget any worry over how you appear to others. Forget what me, Sandra, Derrick or James think. What do you want? What would make you the happiest in the world? Don’t think about it. Go with your gut. Give me your answer in three seconds or less.”

“I want my husband back,” Karla blurted. “I want my child raised by both its mother and father. I want Ken to share in every aspect of my pregnancy. I want my marriage back.”

“Well, there you go,” Sandra said, satisfaction lining her face.

“Oh my God,” Karla whispered. “Is it truly that easy?”

“No,” Sophia said. “Nothing good is ever easy, or so James always says. He said that about me in the beginning. I didn’t appreciate the sentiment at the time but that’s because I was