"Be good!" Kendric's voice is impatient. But the strength in his hands is much lighter. Anne is a little confused.
She ignores Kendric's comfort and still cries, "Get away! Don't touch me. Get out of here!"
Kendric holds her thin body in one arm and her legs in the other. He lowers his voice in her ear and says, "If you move again, I'll throw you into the swimming pool and let the baby in your belly die with you!"
The cruel words sober Anne. The baby can't have an accident. She must protect that baby. Anne is so frightened that she hugs her belly tightly. Kendric still carries her into the bedroom.
Kendric carefully lays Anne flat on the bed. He takes the feather pillow to find her the most comfortable position and then takes out the thermometer and stuffs it under Anne's armpit. Anne's pale face becomes red. Her forehead is hot.
