Chapter 825

Cole yanked his arm back, keeping the ring just out of reach. His longer arms made it impossible for me to grab it.

"You're so attached to this ring-don't tell me it's special," he said, squinting at it as he flipped it over and over in his hand.

"Maybe there's more to it..." he muttered.

""You're delusional," I snapped.

But he ignored me, laser-focused on the ring. I was too tired to keep arguing-being. pregnant had me running on fumes-and before I knew it, I'd drifted off into a deep, dreamless sleep. That is, until something soft brushed my face.

Startled, I woke up to see Cole sitting there, his cat's tail swishing against my cheek.

Of course. First foxtail grass, now a cat? Apparently, Cole had a thing for soft, fluffy things.

People like that? Deep down, they're usually just desperate for a little love.

His smug grin didn't help. "You slept like a baby. Didn't even flinch. Guess you trust me, huh? Not worried I'll sell you off?"

me alive because I'm useful. That's not trust, Cole." I stepped out of the car, brushing past his cat, and

wrapped in lush trees, vibrant flowers, and at sparkling fountain. It looked like something out

what he wanted. Or maybe he'd

had to be a hostage, at least I wasn't stuck in some

to go home," I said, testing

his grin widening. "You're the first woman

to seal the deal, he

hate cats, but I wasn't about to cozy up to one

mess with me, to keep the pressure on until I cracked. But I had

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figuring this out. But with Cole watching my every move, calling or texting her was out. If he caught on, he'd immediately suspect her.

feels off. I need to go to the hospital," I said, trying

excuse.

"I'll have a doctor come

arrived quickly and gave me a

a free prenatal exam out of

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