Chapter 27

Sofia Adams - April, 2012

Anne looked at me attentively, as if she could read what was going on in my mind.

"I know what you're thinking, Sofia. I know it's not easy. It's okay to be sad," she said.

I weakly smiled. Of course, she knew.

"I prefer to focus on how happy I am for you, Ann," I replied honestly. Concentrating on positive things seemed to work a little to distract from the insane desire I had to drink.

"Have you thought of a name?" I asked.

Anne laughed.

"We don't even know the gender, Sofia!" she retorted.

"But it's just a matter of time," I replied.

"Yes, but when we find out, we'll have even more time to decide," she concluded. "And between us, I'm avoiding the subject to avoid hearing the horrible names Tom wants to give," she whispered.

Anne had barely finished the sentence when Tom abruptly entered the room along with Ethan.

"Hey, Timothy isn't that bad," he said.

Timothy? That had to be a joke.

Anne looked at me as if she wanted to say, "See? I told you."

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