Chapter 104. Losing a Second Child

I fidgeted a little when we were stopped a few times during our exit. Nicholas conversed with the politicians, athletes, and businessmen who wanted to shake his hand. All evening long, I’d gotten side glances and curious stares, almost everyone simply interested to see Nicholas Rowe’s pregnant, young wife. But I couldn’t shake the feeling I was being watched.

It wasn’t from Hector. After his surprise attack, I never saw him again all night. And both Simon and Rosemary were in attendance, yet it seemed they were doing their part to ignore us.

We were just about to leave when we heard someone call. “Jefferson! Nicholas!”

We all let out a collective sigh of frustration at another interruption, but Nicholas kissed my cheek and squeezed my hand. “It’s the mayor. Give me just a second.”

I nodded. “It’s okay. Go ahead.”

“I’ll take her to the washroom and then to the car. We’ll wait for you inside. It’s cold out here,” Clara said.

Nicholas hesitated, but