A Word of Caution - Chapter 24

Ella - POV

"Why can't I just catch a break? I keep seeing Darcus shadowing me everywhere." Hana and I sat in the back of the restaurant's garden area. We had decided to forgo the spa, my rage needing a physical outlet. Unfortunately, poor Hana became the unwilling audience to my tirade for an hour.

"Why doesn't that jerk Darcus just go to hell and spontaneously combust? I can't understand this guy," I lamented.

"Ella, seriously, calm down. You're giving me a headache," Hana finally snapped, halting my pacing and complaining. I joined her on the bench and tried to regain my composure with a few deep breaths.

"Amid all my drama, I forgot to ask about your doctor's appointment." Hana's gaze dropped to her stomach, and she smiled softly.

"I was overjoyed when I saw our baby on the sonography screen. I can't wait to meet him or her. Luke was ecstatic too, as you know," she began, but her voice trailed off into sadness. I could tell Hana was grappling with the pain she associated with L