Catherine pondered for a moment, biting her finger, considering how to dissuade her. "They may have already left. Let's reschedule for another time."
"Please, Cat, if the father of my unborn child is a jerk, I can handle it," Monica pleaded, and Catherine relented. "Okay, let's meet tomorrow."
The following day, Catherine took Monica to Cole's favorite restaurant, where they found him with Rene once again.
"Cole?" Monica's tone was filled with bitterness at the sight of them together, but Rene tried to avoid eye contact, fearing Monica's reaction.
"Monica, what do you want? It's over between us," Cole shouted, showing no empathy towards her, but Monica's focus remained on Rene.
"Rene. You?" Monica directed her question towards Rene.
Cole positioned himself protectively in front of Rene, as if she were his good luck charm. "Don't speak to her, Monica. She's not in your league. Her parents are wealthy, and she can support me better."
