Chapter 328

On Thursday night, Nelson called before Sabrina's scheduled check-up on Friday. "I'm still tied up with work and can't make it back for now," he said. His deep voice carried a hint of regret about missing the appointment. Sabrina picked up on his tone. "If you're busy, go ahead and take care of it. It's fine." Nelson was silent on the line. Hank had informed him about everything Sabrina had been doing while in Slitton. He didn't know where she planned to go or when she intended to leave. Nelson had so much he wanted to say to her. He didn't want her to leave. All her friends and family were in Slitton, and she was pregnant. The thought of her sneaking away, no matter where to, left him uneasy. If she really didn't want to see him, he could stay abroad for a while. "Sabrina, you..." The words were on the tip of his tongue, but he couldn't bring himself to say them. If she found out he had Hank watching her, it would only upset her more. "What is it?" she asked. "Who's going wi