As her pregnancy progressed, the sense of unease only intensified. Paul remained supportive and attentive, but the long absences and inconsistencies in his explanations gnawed at her. Her imagination conjured up the worst scenarios, each one more disturbing than the last.
One Saturday morning as Paul got ready to go to the cafe, Melissa made a decision. She couldn’t take it anymore. She had to know the truth. As Paul left for his usual café trip, she waited a few minutes before grabbing her coat and keys.