I instinctively protected the baby in my belly as a hand held me up.

"That was so close, Mrs. Carter, are you okay?" Kerrey asked me.

I hastily thanked him, "Fortunately, Mr. Kerrey, thank you."

After that, I went back to the office to work on the design for Mr. Kerrey.

I arrived at the old Louis House early. Today was the day Carter left forty-nine days. I had just entered the door when I heard Lola say coldly to me, "Remember what day it is?"

Everyone looked at me, and not wanting to argue with Lola, I silently went up to give Carter a blessing.

Lola was furious: "Selena,...