Chapter 238. How Not to Have Children

Anna stood in the doorway for a while, not wanting them to notice her, then she hissed, and when they looked at her, she lowered her eyes.

  “Can I stay here with you? I don't seem to be welcome in Ian's room and I don't want to be alone. I... I'm scared.”

   Kate and Judith exchanged a look.

    “Of course you can, Anna. You can stay wherever you want in this house, officially, you're Mrs. Lens, the owner of the house.” Kate said debauchedly and Judith made a quick drink and handed it to her.

  “Aren't I welcome here too?” Anna asked, accepting the glass from Judith's hand.

  “Yes. You're welcome, Anna.” Kate said sincerely. “Why don't you sit with us?” She asked.

  Anna accepted the invitation, and the three women talked about their childhood.

   Kate spoke of the time she fell in love with Adam, but would accept Maxwell as a consolation prize.

  “Maxwell never told me anything m