Sanford gently pulled her down and smiled.
âNo, my private parts arenât for just anyone to see.â
After a moment, he added, âIf it makes you uncomfortable, we can switch to a male caregiver.â
âNo need for that.
Iâm not that petty.â Maggie quickly shook her head.
âReally?â
âDefinitely.â
Maggie checked the time and pulled out the medicine bottles from the drawer.
A N G E L A âs L I B R A R Y
âTime for your medicine,â she announced.
Sanford glanced at the bottles and frowned, âOh, itâs time for me to take medication again.
I wish I could avoid them.â
Maggie laughed and handed him two capsules.
âQuit joking and just take them!â
âYouâre feeding me,â Sanford said with a smirk.
Maggie gave him a look, placed the capsules in his mouth, then handed him a glass of water to wash them down.
Sanfordâs brow furrowed as he swallowed the capsules.
Gently cupping the back of her head, he leaned in and softly kissed her.
Outside, Brian started the car, and the engine hummed to life.
âHeading to Jamirâs place now?â he asked.
âYep,ââ Rosalynn answered.
Jamir and his siblings lived in an old, worn part of the city.
Brian parked the car, then got out and gently guided Rosalynn into the building.
Without an elevator to use, they faced the challenge of climbing six flights of stairs.
Rosalynn, feeling the strain of her pregnancy, was a bit breathless from the climb.
âDo you want me to carry you?â Brian asked, concern clear in his voice.
âNo, itâs fine.
Weâre almost there,â Rosalynn said with a reassuring smile.
With Brianâs help, they made their way up the final two flights and finally reached the sixth floor.
Brian waited patiently for Rosalynn to catch her breath before he pressed the doorbell.
Soon, the door swung open to reveal a man with stubble, red swollen eyes, and a face etched with despondence.