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“You’ve decided to do what?”

It was Friday afternoon, the end of a grueling eek, andElla McLeod desperately wanted to put up her swollen feetand relax

Instead, froroom, Ella bit back the rest of the explosive reaction that threatened to eruptShe hoped wildly that her sister’s next words would settle her world back on itsaxis so that the nasty jolt of shock reverberating through her systeht justevaporate

As if the sight of Ella’s swollen belly prodded her conscience,Keira’s gaze skittered away and she had the good grace to look discoo to Africa for a year”

Ella shifted to ease the nagging ache in her lower back thathad started earlier at the law cha on the opposite end of the sofa, she said, “Yes, I understoodthat part—you and Dmitri plan to work for an international aid charity”

Her younger sister’s gaze crept back, already gli withrelief “Oh, Ella, I knew you’d understand! You always do”

Not this tiht this was a done deal It was rapidly beco And Ella had thought her sister’s anticipation aboutthe baby’s imminent arrival had driven the surprise visit

Horong she’d been!

Gathering herself, Ella said slowly, “I don’t quite understandthe rest What about the baby?”

The baby