Return and Reality - Part 1

Monday

As he stirred Hou Yi found Anna soundly asleep in his arms. While the last week was draining for her, having spent time with Phillipa not only relaxing but talking, despite the circumstances had been calming for Anna.

Despite Anna being five months pregnant, the obstetrician warnings were still ringing in his ears. If she did not reduce her stress levels not only did, she risk an early labour, but there could be consequences for her health. Trying to do that, made him feel as if he was enabling her behaviour, but at the same time he knew if something happened to Anna, he would not forgive himself, so he constantly treaded a fine line.