Lea's POV " You are leaving? For a couple of days? " It wasn't like he owed me anything or that he even needed to tell me that he was leaving. But when he broke that news, I felt super lonely all over again. " I promise I will be back as soon as I can! It's only because of Mercy. I would have skipped it if it was anyone else... " " Family comes first, Phill! " I could see guilt building up in his eyes. It was unnecessary, unwanted. Why would he be burdened with my existence when he clearly had a life of his own. Phill suddenly stood up ,coming close to me, grabbed my neck and planted a kiss on my forehead. It was very unexpected. I was almost shocked. " I would have taken you with me if not for your medical condition. It would be too stressful at the function. But make sure to tune into the live stream and support your little sister. You know Mercy adores you. She would be delighted to know what you are watching. " I hesitantly took a step back before smiling ba

Lea's POV I had taken a wrong turn, and now here I was, in the middle of nowhere. The rain had stopped for awhile but it started pouring down heavily again, soaking me to the bone as I desperately searched for shelter. My car finally came to a stop near a quaint little cottage. Shivering, I hurried towards it, hoping for a bit of warmth and respite from the storm. Getting wet was fun but I had a little baby in my womb. I was shivering to the bones, Surely it was not good for the little one. As I approached, I saw an elderly woman standing at the entrance, watching the rain with a serene expression. She noticed me and smiled warmly, beckoning me inside. She moved slowly, her steps uncertain, but her eyes were filled with a light that drew me in. Intrigued, I approached her. "Good afternoon," I greeted softly, not wanting to startle her. She turned to me with a gentle smile, "Good afternoon, dear. Lovely day, isn’t it?Come in, dear. You must be freezing," she said, her voice