She was still feeling uneasy about the baby in her belly. She wanted to do something to make up for it before she could confirm if he was healthy. Whether it was too late or not, at least it would make her feel better.
She put on a coat, opened her umbrella and stepped out.
Three minutes walk from her apartment complex, there was a pharmacy. She bought a bottle of folic acid and put it in her pocket, then she walked into the rain with her umbrella.
The rain was heavy, but it wasn't cold. It was spring now. Spring was the season of revival and everything was full of hope.
She hoped that the baby in her belly would be healthy, just like Rita and Ian. As long as he was healthy, she would give birth to him. Elijah's opinion didn't matter much to her now.
The rain in the evening helped her sort out many thoughts. She and Elijah was living two completely different worlds. As long as she could live her each day to the fullest and had a clear conscience, that would be enough.
Upon returning home, she put away her umbrella and left it outside. Before she could enter, she heard voices coming from the living room.
"You're choking me!" Joey's voice came out angrily.
Mike: "Can you keep it down! Don't wake up Violette!"
Joey took a deep breath, "What did you bring me here for? Take me home now!"
Mike sat on the sofa, "I've been drinking, how can I take you home? Just make do here for tonight!"
"You're making me sleep on the couch?!"
"What's wrong with sleeping on the couch? You should be thankful there's a couch for you to sleep on! Or do you want to sleep in my room?"
"Are you crazy? What if Violette and her two kids find me sleeping on the couch?" Joey struggled to get up from the sofa and headed for Mike's room.
Mike followed him, "Wait for me! Joey, quit your job, okay? Elijah is..."
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