The week passed by and my condition was much better. Apart from the morning sickness and constant fatigue, I could look after Max and work only the morning shift at the academy. I didn't feel as tired as I felt before yet Julian wasn't pleased with my working at the academy. Although he didn't tell me anything, I could feel his displeasure in everything he did. I continued without paying any heed to his behaviour. However, when my head reeled and I just couldn't get up to go to work one morning, he put his foot down and forced me to take leave.

"Rest today. I need to talk to...