David, your mother’s life meant a lot to you. Ashley’s life means as much to me.”
You asked for my help once, and you put your mother’s life in my hands. I’m asking for your help now,”
and I’m putting Ashley’s life in your hands. I want you to defend Ashley. You owe me that.”
He won’t listen, David thought despairingly. What’s the matter with him?
A dozen objections flashed through David’s mind, but they all faded before that one line: “You owe me that.”
David tried one last time. “Dr. Patterson—” “Yes or no, David.”
Chapter Thirteen
When David got home, Sandra was waiting for him. “Good evening, darling.”
He took her in his arms and thought. My God, she’s lovely. What idiot said that pregnant women weren’t beautiful?
Sandra said excitedly, “The baby kicked again today.” She took David’s hand and put it on her belly.
“Can you feel him?” After a few moments, David said, “No. He’s a stubborn little devil.”
“By the way, Mr. Crowther called.” “Crowther?” “The real estate broker. The papers are ready to be signed.”
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