Louise POV
I'm in the kitchen scrubbing the counter to keep myself busy after my phone call with Derek. I will feel better once I see Briar for myself. I'm glad Derek called me and explained that both the baby and Briar are alright. I don't know what I would do if something happened to either of them.
Despite what he said, I can't help but think all the stress from Trey and Lucy caused her to have this issue. I know he insisted it was hormonal changes, but all this stress can't be good for her or my grandchild. Strong arms wrap around my middle from behind, breaking me out of my thoughts.
"I know you're worried about Briar, but if she was in any danger, Derek would have told you, beautiful," Carl says. I turn in his arms and press my cheek against his chest, finding comfort in his emb
