Point

with scars on his face glares at Ethan. Ethan is facing me, his shoulders rigid as if he were about to leap. I

w." He has a distinct sound, almost like a growl.

idden forever." I take a step back and bump into the desk as h

d for battle, much like two large dogs. It is not just th

does not turn. With my heart pounding, I hasten out of the office. Although there are many people typing and

Mia. "Where are you, Lilia? "Are you okay?" she texts. "Meet me at work," I reply via text. Please.

tidy red curls and worried green eyes. She gives me a strong

rembles. Regarding Vanessa, Ethan inquired. Then Marcus, this guy, walked in. Mia, h

lders and frowns. "All right,

t me as if I were in trouble, and he was large and scarr

his is crazy, Lila. You are also expecti

I am afraid. Ethan should not know about the baby just yet

lone. I am present. We will resolve this. Howev

nod. "How about Ethan? I work for hi

perhaps. Find out why he is behaving s

hone voice, his piercing eyes today. Mia is correct, though. I req

ketching now have drooping petals and a dejected appearance. Sarah smiles as

or her, Marcus is always on my mind. He claimed that Ethan was hi

able. Though I am afraid he will, I keep checking it in the hopes that Ethan will call. Every

out," as soon as she responds. "What happens if Mar

home, you are secure. Please lock your door. We will come up w

e cannot see me, I nod. Y

ies. "That baby and you

and is like a big sister. I smile at the little flutter as I touch my be

toy company as a new project. I sketch joyful children and cheerful balloons, but my thoughts are els

than sent the email. "I need you back at the main office tomorrow, Lilia. 9 a.m. It break

wants me to return to the

ly. "I will accompany you. T

y pencil is now moving more quickly as I return to my work after finis

is greeting me. I grin, but then I consider the next day. What is Ethan going to say? Will Marcus r

r curls are bouncing, and she is wearing a bright yello

ly, grinning. I feel

is quiet. My heart is racing as I knock on Ethan's door. His green eyes me

softer tone than before

looks at me as he leans against his desk. "Lila, reg

nod. "What made him say y

ng as his eyes flicker. He says, "It

not Marcus this time-it's Vanessa. Her blonde hair is perfect, her smile sharp. "Etha

, shiny thing, like a knife. She steps closer, and Eth