Chapter 15

Tahlia’s expression softened.She shifted across from the armchair to the couch and started to put her arms around her daughter.Julia stiffened.

“Mom,you said…”

“We’re in the same bubble,so it’s allowed.And my baby needs a hug.”Tahlia tugged.“Come here.”

Julia didn’t realize how much she needed a hug until she sagged into her mother’s arms.She clung on tightly,trying hard not to cry.If this had been any other time without a worldwide pandemic going on,she would have been happier.She had always wanted children,although Clancy had said they would bring more financial debt and weren’t worth the trouble.Julia had hoped he would change his mind about it,and there had been moments when she thought he was leaning towards having kids.Then he became too pushy about it,wanting Julia pregnant as soon as possible.Julia had no idea why with the change,but she was sure Marguerite was behind it.