Chapter 69. What to Do?

She was pregnant. At least according to the three tests Elsie and Janka made her take. As she sat in Fred’s kitchen while Meredith went over all the options she would have, her big brother was rubbing her shoulders reassuringly.

“You need to start by telling Isaias.”

“He’s away.”

“I know but call him.” Fred spoke in a tone Liesl knew he used to try to soothe Winnie when she was having a temper tantrum.

“Fred, he was agitated when I told him I had fallen in love with him over the phone. How the hell do you think he’s going to react to find out I’m pregnant over the phone? He’s going to leave me.” She blurted the words out in a panic. “He’s never going to want to be with me. He’s going to think I tricked him or trapped him.”

“Liesl, he loves you.”

“Yes, but I’m the first person he ever said the words to. He’s not going to be as receptive to a kid!” She started to stand up, but Fred pushed her back down in the chair.

“You don’t have to tell him