Chapter 5

The next morning at nine, the conference room was packed.

David hadn't slept a wink, and the bags under his eyes were obvious.

Rachel walked in.

She wore a light-colored dress, wasn't wearing much makeup, and gripped a medical report in her hand.

As soon as she walked in, her eyes immediately found Linda.

"Chairwoman Stone, I'm sorry. I was just too scared yesterday," Rachel said.

David's mother ignored her.

Rachel turned to me.

"Emily, I know you hate me, but the baby is innocent," she said.

Whispers rippled through the room.

I sat to the left of the head…