“That’s illegal.”
“People like you always think rules don’t apply.”
“You can’t threaten housing because I changed my babies.”
“I can protect my community from unstable people.”
I looked down at Ivy and Lily.
Then I looked back at her.
“You can call whoever you want, but you’re not going to shame me into failing my daughters.”
That was when a pregnant woman stopped outside, one hand resting on her belly. A tall man stood beside her.
“Mom. Stop.”
I did not know either of them yet, but Patricia clearly did.
“Paige,” Patricia said. “Don’t get involved. You too, Lucas.”
The man looked at Patricia. “I’m involved because I’m her husband.”
Paige stepped closer, her face pale. “I heard you, Mom. We both did.”
“This man was in the women’s restroom,” Patricia said.
“He told everyone why,” Paige answered. “I heard him apologize before he went in.”
