Err On The Side Of Caution

Austyn folded his arms. ‘I’m asking you to take some time off, not drop out of school entirely. Besides, the baby’s just an embryo at this stage. Probably the size of a peanut. It doesn’t have a mouth or ears. How can it communicate with you?’ ‘Telepathically!’ Kira mimicked his body language and crossed her arms. ‘Haven’t you heard of the special bond between mother and child?’ Austyn was at a rare loss for words. The couple stood staring at each other. Neither was willing to yield. The impasse was broken by a knock on the door. Austyn rubbed his throbbing temples and felt a headache coming on. Dr Lynch warned him that Kira might get more sensitive, but he didn’t tell him she would also get more argumentative. He knew he shouldn’t quarrel with her, but staying home was for her own good. Kira ignored the knock and kept up the staring contest. Austyn backed down first. He went to get the door. ‘Boss, congratulations!’ Kai was beaming. ‘What?’ Austyn frowned. His assistant was grinning f