Chapter 40

"Enjoying life, huh?" asked Penny.

"Not as much as I should. There's some talk of research work and I may find my self working with a new partner. That will make me a senior, which would be a step up financially"

"I'm glad. You deserve it" said Penny.

He looked at her with an emotion he was trying hard to repress.

"Penny, I want make it clear to you that I'm in good position to look after you and the baby. I know you are worried about being in this alone. I do nothing but think about you. I know the position but he won't be here before the baby is born, that's certain "

Penny turned away. All the old feelings of insecurity and despair shivered through her.

"No. He won't be here" she said in a low voice.

"Then how about you stay and let me be here for you.... Till Jeremy comes"

She looked at him, her face crimson, her lips trembling.

"Oh God, you would even do that for me? I don't know what I have done to deserve it"

"That i