I stayed in bed for a week, and I got three calls from Lockie.

Lockie wanted to get together with me, but I didn't dare to move because I didn't know whether I wanted the child or not.

On Sunday afternoon, when Lockie called me for the fourth time, I decided to keep my appointment.

When I was grooming and going downstairs, I heard Flora's voice in the living room. "Cheney, Afra doesn't like me very much. Every time I see her, she doesn't seem to be very close to me."

Cheney's voice came. "She doesn't know you very well."

"Tell me what Afra likes."

"Why do you ask?"

"Because...