Chapter 14

Latisha's fingers clenched, crinkling the ultrasound picture. She quickly flipped it over and hid it under a cushion before standing to face Clifford.

*The divorce papers,* she signed, trying to keep her hands steady. *Do you want to see them?*

His eyes narrowed, his gaze shifting from her hands to her face. He strode toward her, his presence filling the room, and held out his hand. "Let me see."

Latisha froze. She couldn't tell if he had changed his mind or if he knew she was lying. But she couldn't risk it. She couldn't lose this baby, too.

Her hand trembled as she reached out and placed it in his. Then, she leaned forward and rested her head against his chest.

Clifford didn't move.

After a moment, Latisha pulled away and signed, *I don't want a divorce anymore. I was wrong.*