They were so beautiful, so tiny, so new. His heart filled just to see them. Yvette was feeding the boy now, and the little girl was sleeping soundly in a bassinette by the bed. “Are you well?” he asked. “Sleepy, but fine, thank you. Thank you for coming back. I wasn’t sure you would.” “I promised, didn’t I?” “You’re a man who keeps his word, I could tell that right away about you.” She smiled, looking at him in rapture. “Have they fed you?” William wanted to know. “I’ve been able to eat a little.” “I brought you something. A sweet pear from our garden.” He held it up to her mouth so she could taste. The juice dribbled down her cheek and he wiped it away. “That’s delicious, William. Thank you.” “And I’ve brought you something else. Something to help you, for your future.” “I don’t understand.” “Some insurance.” “What?” Yvette asked, puzzled. “Don’t ask questions. Just take this. It holds diamonds. They’re yours.” He thrust the pouch toward Yvette.
