Pages 241-293 Summary

Julia wakes to find Zoe at her side. Julia is in an Italian hospital. Julia's placenta had ruptured. The baby is fine. Zoe says she called Bertrand and he would be arriving in a few hours. Julia is despondent. Zoe knows that the discord between her parents is due to the unborn child.

Bertrand arrives and is caring and tender toward Julia. He never asks about Sarah or the baby.

Julia must remain in Italy until she is stable enough to fly home to Paris. Weeks go by before Julia can go home. The doctor orders Julia to bed rest, at least until her fifth month.

Julia returns to Paris and stays in bed. She works from home and receives visits from friends and family on a regular basis. Eduard visits every Friday, carrying a bouquet of pink roses. Each week...