#Chapter24

A new love

Gloria

I had no clue about the baby’s paternity and acted like Maurice was the father. I knew Carri waited for me, but I didn’t meet him to save the baby. I accepted my fate with Maurice, knowing I’d have someone who would love me.

I ran my hands over my growing belly as the baby kicked. Maurice left for extended periods, leaving me alone to fend for myself. I assembled the crib and set up the nursery, and I was having a boy, which excited me.

“Okay, little one, we’ll work together to discover our happiness.” I used my paycheck to buy the baby items...