Chapter 7

Tessa didn't want to stay there any longer. She turned and walked toward the backyard pool. The night breeze was cool. She had barely sat down by the pool when Tania followed her out. "Mrs. Jones," Tania said, gently rubbing her swollen belly. She smiled sweetly as she said, "Mr. Jones said that once the baby's born, he's buying me a villa at Novena Hill. Oh, and do you know why Mr. Jones lost control and slept with me that night after he was drugged?" She leaned in close to Tessa's ear. "I was wearing one of your favorite white dresses in the exact same style. He mistook me for you. So, I should be thanking you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have all this…" Tessa slowly turned her head and was just about to say something when Tania suddenly fell headfirst into the pool, sending up a huge wave of water. "Help! My baby!" She panicked and screamed sharply as she flailed in the water. By the time everyone rushed over, they saw Tania thrashing in the pool, and Tessa standing at th