Noreen laughed. As did Ashton. The situation should have been pleasant for everyone except Elzi. When she saw Ben laughing with Noreen and Ashton, she suddenly got goosebumps. A terrible thought crossed Elzi's mind.

A-are they acting like parents-in-law joking around with their son-in-law?

Elzi tried to push the scary thought out of her mind. She closed her eyes and shook her head slightly. But when she opened her eyes and looked at the empty dining chair, another image appeared.

Two children were sitting there. Handsome and beautiful at their toddler age.

Oh God. No, no, no.

“Zi?”

Ben's voice startled Elzi. Slightly surprised, she blinked. She turned around and...