by Diana Orgain | Mar 30, 2021 | Maternal Instincts Mysteries, Sneak Peek, Uncategorized
Did you miss Chapter One? Did you miss Chapter Two? From Bundle of Trouble Chapter Three Continued… RECOVERY/DISCOVERY Jim shrugged, then pinched the bridge of his nose. “All my life everyone has tried to help George. Growing up, my mom told me to take care of him. Your best friend for life, she always said. I did my best, but nothing was ever good enough for him. He always demanded more, giving nothing in return and managing to poison everything and everyone around him.” His face contorted in anger, then turned to sadness. “I didn’t want the joy of Laurie’s birth clouded over by news about George.” After a moment, he said, “I took down the guy’s phone number. I’ll call him when we’re home, make sure I’m really reaching the medical examiner’s office.” We sat in silence for a moment. I put my arms around him and pressed my cheek against his. I understood his desire to postpone bad news. As the sun came up, the room began to glow. I glanced at the clock and realized Laurie was due back at any minute. “Sorry I woke you,” I said. He stroked my hair. “Try not to worry about George. I’m doing it enough for the both of us. You focus on Laurie and on recovering.” <><><> THE DAY NURSE WHEELED IN OUR LITTLE BUNDLE, WRAPPED IN A PINK and blue striped swaddling blanket with a pink cap on her head. She looked like a tiny cherub with rosy cheeks. I noticed a scratch on her face. Laurie’s itty-bitty nails were extremely long. The nurse explained that...
