Olivia Rodgers reluctantly allowed them into her apartment. She lived off the compound in Sunny Side Apartments where many mated couples lived. She allowed them to take a seat on the couch as she situated herself in a small recliner. The baby was in a small bouncy chair, a blue and yellow blanket tucked around him as he napped.
Olivia had long black hair that she clipped back from her face and light brown eyes that seemed larger than normal given her sunken cheeks. She had dark bags under her red-rimmed eyes and her skin was pale. She twisted her fingers as she sat down, glancing nervously at the baby.
“How old is he?” Abby asked gently, hoping to put her at ease.
“Two weeks,” Olivia mumbled, her voice reedy.
“Does he have a name?”
She nodded. “Ellis.” She rubbed her hands up and down
