#Chapter 206- Interruptions and Intruders

Fiona “How did it go?” Mrs. Denton asks, sipping at the cup of steaming tea I made for her. “It was great,” I say and dig in my pocket. “They let us bring home these pictures. It’s a bit early but look at the little legs and the arms.” Turning the printed image to her, I watch as her eyes go from an excited interest to a softer awe. She sits back in the chair, takes the picture gently in her fingers, and stares at the blurry image. “Oh, I hope you cherish this moment,” she whispers. There’s a hint of sadness in her eyes as she looks up at me again and passes the picture back to me. “Are you okay?” “I’m fine, honey. I just wish James and I had been able to have children,” she says softly, and I pause. I didn’t realize. Ethan said they never had kids, but I didn’t know it was something that wasn’t their choice. As if she can sense my thoughts, Mrs. Denton raises her hand and smiles a bit, “It’s nothing to be sorry about, Fiona. I was injured at a young age and even th