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Chapter 42: Distrust

Vanessa

There are questions the private investigator has that I can't answer. It's been one month since Brent and I argued poolside. He's texted me to check on the baby.

However, we've had very little interaction.

I know that we'll talk today. My prenatal visit is in the afternoon.

He's going to meet me there.

I have a change of plans.

I'm going to the firm.

I'll have lunch with Isley and "bump" into Brent.

No, he doesn't know about the private investigator.

My nerves are on edge. Although I stretch, my muscles won't relax.

As I approach Brent's office, I feel panic. I miss Brent. I miss sleeping next to him.

I sigh, opening the door.

Linda flips her hair over her shoulder, looking up. Her smile falters.

Yes, I pretend I don't notice. "Is Brent in his office?"

"Wouldn't you know," she quickly adds, "I'll get him for you."

Linda doesn't move from her chair.

I watch her watching me.

I chew on my bottom lip, trying to ignore the tension throughout my body.