After a brief pause, Layla continued, “Ms. Lisa and Barbara aren’t aware that Ms. Zoe is pregnant! I think it’s better if you tell Ms. Lisa about it. Otherwise, she’ll keep trying to set you up with Ms. Gabriela! She had all but forgotten that you’re a married man. On top of that, you’re about to be a father soon!”

Mason felt better at what she said, and responded lightly, “Alright.”

Snuffing out the cigarette, he was about to climb the stairs when he saw a ball of white fur scampered down. It