Chapter Twenty-Four: 'Yes'

"It makes you anxious? Maybe we switch to a non-hormonal one?"

The doctor adds, but Christopher shakes his head.

"No, she doesn't want it. It's fine. I don't know how effective condoms are; we used them, and now we have a son. I'm hoping for a daughter this time, but we'll see."

"Is that a threat?"

I ask with a frown, and he smiles, but he doesn't answer me; he only turns to the doctor.

"I'll see you around, doc."

**

The empty box in my hand feels odd. I've taken the medicine and thought I should be feeling relieved; I only feel anxious.

Is it because we are going back to that house?

How do I deal with her? I don't want her around my son, but what are the odds of that, considering Christopher rearranged his study just to be able to watch her?

How do I scare off a crazy woman?

Burning her clothes will only lead to more ammunition against me with Christopher.

How do I get her out of the house?

"Your phone is ringing."

Christopher says.

"What?"

Startled, I jerk in the passenger seat and