He just had to keep his mistress out of the way if he had any chance at all. Patrick understood he was running on borrowed time, that once Michele realized he never intended on coming back she would be quick to let the cat out of the bag. She would only buy his lies for so long. Even still, he had his plan, and he wouldn’t allow her or anyone else to stop him from seeing it through.
* * *
Sondra Sheehan was absolutely glowing the day that Addison woke up and found her sitting next to her hospital bed. She was finally starting to show, and although she hadn’t quite forgiven Sondra, Addison had never seen her more radiant.
As Sondra stood, Addison placed her hand on Sondra’s belly, and for a moment, time stood still.
Finally, Sondra spoke. “It’s a boy,” she whispered, her eyes lighting u
