A Mafia Christmas by Lila Fox

Author:Lila Fox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, christmas, contemporary, dark, mafia, older man, maydecember
Publisher: Evernight

Chapter Nine

Beth fidgeted and paced as she waited for the counselor Hollie had sent. She didn’t know if she even wanted to talk to her, but her mom, Aria, encouraged her.

Someone cleared their throat behind her, making her twirl. She saw an average-looking person with a full figure but the sweetest smile.

“Hi,” Beth said.

“Hi, my name is Kathrine, but people always call me Kit.”

“Okay.”

“You must be Beth? You’re the only one I’ve seen that’s pregnant.” Kit smiled.

Beth cradled her stomach. “You can tell?”

“It’s not obvious, but I’m a woman and have had several kids. A few I’m giving away if you want one.” Kit laughed.

Beth smiled.

“But I also saw you from the side. The dress hides it for the most part, but when you touch your stomach, I can see the roundness of it. Hollie said you’re around twenty-two weeks along. How are you feeling?”

Beth looked down. “I … feel fine.”

“Do you mind if I have a seat?”

Beth gasped. “Oh, I’m so sorry. Yes, please. They brought in a pitcher of lemonade and cookies for us.”

“That looks delicious. Would you mind if I poured us a glass?”

“I can do it.”

“I know, but I want you to be relaxed.”

Beth nodded and sat on a chair while Kit sat on the sofa close to her. Beth couldn’t keep her hand from resting on her stomach. The baby was the only thing that kept her sane most days.

Kit sat down and pulled out a pad of paper and pen. “Do you mind if I write some things down? I tend to be forgetful.”

“No, it’s fine.”

Kit looked at her. “If you’re not comfortable with a question, just tell me. We’ve only just met.”

“Okay.”

“Can you tell me if you wanted to get pregnant?”

“I always wanted to have a large family. It didn’t seem feasible when I was on my own. I had no boyfriends, and I wasn’t making enough money to support a child. I’d been alone for a long time, so that’s what I knew. Then, when I went to live with the Macleans, my husband told me several times he didn’t want any children.”

“Would you have resented him later if you hadn’t become pregnant?’ Kit asked.

Beth thought about that for a moment. “You know, I’ve never thought of that. I want to say no, that I love him enough and have a fulfilling life, I didn’t need one. I also planned to help the others with my nieces and nephews when they started coming. So, I don’t think I would.”

“Would you have been jealous of them?”

Beth shook her head. “I think I can positively say I’d be too thrilled for them to be envious. I want them to have everything they ever wanted.”

“I can tell you love your family.”

“I do, very much.” Beth looked down and started to whisper. “You know they really aren’t my family? Alastair brought me into the house. They accepted me and always made me feel like a part of them.”

“But you don’t?”

Beth shook her head. “Deep down, I don’t.

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