The Nanny's Child by L.G. Davis

Author:L.G. Davis [Davis, L.G.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781837904716
Published: 2023-09-10T16:00:00+00:00

NINETEEN

CHRISTA

I didn’t sleep at all last night, thinking about my confrontation with Brett that had left me drained. But also knowing that my gun is missing. Throughout the night, I was afraid of Wyatt showing up with it, waking up to find it aimed at me. But he stayed away.

I watch Heather, who started crying as soon as I turned to my side. It’s hard sleeping with her in the same bed because every movement I make, she’s aware of it. Also, sleep regression is a real thing and she relies on me to soothe her back to sleep. But since the day Wyatt showed up and took her, I cannot bear for her to be far away from me. Aside from the usual sounds of the night, I didn’t hear anything.

Even if Wyatt didn’t show up last night, I still feel the need to stay on my toes, to be careful, to expect anything. He’s unpredictable and can appear out of nowhere at any time.

With him out there, especially with a weapon, I cannot afford to let my guard down. He doesn’t like to show up when he’s expected; he likes to surprise me. I guess he enjoys seeing me squirm with fear. I know he’s still in the shadows, waiting and watching.

There’s a sadistic side to him. I saw it the day I went to see him at his school. The darkness buried deep inside him can never be quenched. When I saw him again at the playground, I no longer saw a child. I saw an adult in a child’s body.

When Heather starts to cry louder, I wrap my arm around her and pull her close, feeding her while thinking of what to do next. The fact is, I’m still here, still in this cottage, even though, theoretically, I was fired last night. I no longer have the right to be on this property. I’m no longer a nanny for the twins.

The twins. My heart goes out to them. I wish I could go to them, to feed them breakfast, and spend time with them for the last time, but I can’t do that. I know they will be asking about me today and I wonder what Brett will tell them. He’ll probably paint me in a bad light.

I have a feeling he will find someone else to watch them today since it’s Saturday and school is closed. After that I’m pretty sure he’ll be back to try and bribe me again or physically force me out of his life. He wouldn’t want his children to be home to see his angry side, the dark side that reminded me of his father.

The day his father found out that Brett and I were seeing each other, and that I was pregnant, his anger transformed into violence.

I still recall that night like it was yesterday, shivering when I remember every detail, the way he smelled of sweat, cologne, and hard liquor. I remember the burn of his palm on my cheek, the sound of his fist as it connected with the side of Brett’s face.

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