Melissa held Julie's arm gently. “Didn't you say it yourself? We'll be taking care of the child together. He can't know. You can't tell him."

Julie let out a resigned sigh. "I can't win over you. Okay. We will do it ourselves."

Melissa leaned gently on Julie's shoulder.

The doorbell rang, and Julie gave a light pat to Melissa. “I'll go open the door."

She had not expected the man standing outside.