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

front of me was a massive mansion, wrapped in lush trees, vibrant flowers, and at sparkling fountain. It looked like something

what he wanted. Or maybe he'd use me as bait to

at least

want to go home," I said, testing

grin widening. "You're the first

he nudged

I wasn't about to cozy up to one either-especially not while pregnant. Animals carried germs, and I wasn't taking

with me, to keep

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Chapter 825

If she'd swapped the urn's contents, she was my best shot at figuring this out. But with Cole watching my every move, calling or texting her was out. If he

stomach feels off. I need to go to the hospital,"

excuse.

phone. "I'll have

word, a doctor arrived quickly and gave me a thorough checkup. Thankfully, everything was fine-the baby was

I got a free prenatal exam out

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