KATHRYN POVAnna moved a little, making us look at her again with her hand on her stomach in a way that seemed like she was trying to make a point."Oh,” she said in a voice trying to sound nice. "I hope you do not mind, Kathryn."Her eyes met mine. I saw it, it was obvious she was trying to make fun of me and get me."I just think it is good for my child to have both parents,” she said, "Especially now that the baby is on the way."Celine's little hand squeezed mine. "Mommy...?" she whispered.That one word made me focus. She is my responsibility. She is my reason. Jacob moved beside me."Kathryn…”I did not look at him. Not even for a second. "Come on Celine," I said gently, my voice calm and steady. "Let's go eat something else.""But Mommy I am not done with…""We will eat somewhere nicer and calm,” I said.She hesitated, then nodded, trusting me like a kid can.As I reached for her hand Anna spoke up again, her voice light but sharp. "You are not upset are you?"I stopped for a
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