Chapter 9

"A'ight Mrs Carla, I'm glad to announce that you're pregnant", Doctor Wyatt exclaimed, holding a report card in his hand. Carla held on to Burdett's hand tightly and didn't let go. Burdett was all smiles. They never expected to have another child after Aiden and this was like a miracle.

"You're 10 weeks gone ma'am", Doctor Wyatt went on, a huge smile on his face.

"Congratulations Mr Kinney", and he stretched his hand for a handshake. Burdett took his hand, grinning loudly.

This was the first good news they had received in months after Marcus' abduction. Maybe God was trying to replace that which they had lost. But Carla still had faith that Marcus would return home.

They got home to meet Aiden and Emma who had just returned from school and were watching the television.

"Welcome Mom. Hey Dad", Emma greeted without taking her eyes off the programme.

"What's the outcome of the test?" Aiden asked, anxiously. He had a bowl of popcorn on his laps and at intervals, Emma would throw her han
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