Chapter 66

"There was some traffic," Santino said.

Renata glanced at Latisha behind him. If it weren't for her mother, she never would have let Santino go pick her up. That mute witch. Just because she couldn't speak didn't mean she wasn't a seductress. Renata wanted to claw those innocent-looking eyes out every time she saw them.

"Come on in. My mom is waiting for you."

Renata led Santino inside, then turned back to Latisha. "Well, what are you waiting for? Get in here!"

A light rain was falling, and tiny droplets clung to Latisha's hair. She entered the living room to find Polly cradling her precious grandson, cooing softly as she rocked him to sleep.

Latisha stood beside them, her eyes fixed on the baby. He was chubby and fair- skinned, gurgling and smiling at her.

She felt a strange sense of detachment. This was the first time she'd seen a baby up close. He was so adorable. Her hand instinctively drifted to her own stomach. Would her baby be this cute?