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“Unless you don’t want my help!” Kayley huffed.
“No, it’s not that, not at all.” Daisy’s mind raced. “Um, how’s your shoulder, by the way?”
Kayley sighed. “Healing. I’m in a sling but as long as I don’t go making any big, sudden movements, the doctor says it’ll be good as new.”
Daisy took a deep breath. “In that case, thereissomething else you could do.”
CHAPTER 57
As Daisy put down the phone to Kayley, Laura swept into the room.
“You’re back!” Daisy went to hug her, but something stopped her. There was an energy about her she couldn’t quite put her finger on. “How are you feeling?”
“I’m great.” Laura gave her a concerned look. “What about you?”
For a brief moment, Daisy wasn’t sure what she meant. “Oh, the mile-high proposal?” She laughed. “I’m so over it!”
“Hmm.” Laura turned to Fionn. “How did you get on at Stephanie’s place?”
“Excellent.” He gave a nervous flick of his fringe. “I’ll just,um, let you two catch up, while I ...” He stood, but Laura stopped him.
“I was talking to Stephanie, and I know she told you.”
“What happened?” Daisy glanced from one to the other. “Told him what?”
Laura kept her eyes on Fionn. “Would you have told Daisy?”
“Hello?” Fionn’s eyes widened comically. “I value my life too much!”
There was a moment’s silence, then Laura burst out laughing. “You’re not the worst, Fionn. I’m going to miss you.”
Fionn beamed. “Does this mean I’ve grown on you?”
“Oh, let’s not get carried away!”
Daisy cleared her throat loudly. “Anyone want to tell me what’s going on?”
Laura waved a hand in her direction. “Sit down.”
Daisy glanced at Fionn, who was still smiling widely. She’sknownhe was hiding something from her! She walked back over and perched on her desk. “I’m sitting. Now, talk.”
“First, I’m sorry about all the bloody drama. I know you were worried when you heard I was in hospital. The thing is, I couldn’t face talking to anyone.” Laura smoothed a hand over her sleeked-back hair. “Not even you, babes.”
But she’d confided in Stephanie. Daisy hated how jealous she’d become.
“Now, don’t scream, but I’m twelve weeks pregnant, and I thought I might be losing the baby. But everything’s fine! They checked me out and it was only a slight bleed, which is okay, apparently, so ...” Laura trailed away, colour rushing to her cheeks.
Daisy stared at her for a long moment. “You’re pregnant?” She clamped her hands to her mouth as a gasp escaped her. “Oh my God ...” she stopped. “Hang on, you’re happy, right?”
“I’m happy.” Laura’s eyes glittered brightly.
Daisy pushed herself off the desk and then she was hugging her and Laura was hugging her back.
“Don’t squash me.” Laura laughed as Daisy pulled quickly away.
“Sorry, sorry.” Daisy took Laura’s hands in hers. “I just wish you’d told me.”
Laura swiped a finger under her eye. “I couldn’t, Daisy. This was our fifth round of IVF, and we wouldn’t have eventriedagain if I hadn’t met Stephanie. She invited me to her support group, for couples with fertility issues.” She paused. “When we saw Stephanie and Peter finally get there, we decided to give it one final try.” Laura was smiling now. “The doctor says once I don’t overdo things, I should have a healthy pregnancy.”
