I sat up and we hugged one another.

"How was school?"

"School was fine, mommy."

"I am sure you had fun."

She nodded smiling.

"I met Ephraim's brother. He was adorable."

I stifled the shivers down my spine.

"Ephraim's brother?"

Little Melissa nodded. "Yes, mama. His mommy came to fetch him from school so she brought him. He was so adorable and so tiny. Ephraim let us play with his brother."

"Good to hear." I stroked my daughter's cheek with the edge of my finger.

"I am going to have a baby brother soon, right, Mommy?"

"Melissa… I sighed, not having any idea what to say.

"You promised,″ She pouted,...