Chapter 55~ Kept it from me?

ALEX

"You don't need to worry about it. I have my people working on it." I say to Leah as

she watches me.

"But-"

"Let's talk later." I cut her off.

Unable to hold a longer conversation. My mind is going wild, and honestly,

anything that has to do with Athena seems to drive me insane.

Pregnant.

The word echoes in my head on a fucking loop.

I wouldn't ask how because I know what we've been doing the Past weeks. I

however didn't think of the outcome.

"Medical Director" is written on the door as I push it open.

Many may expect an old man sitting behind that desk but it isn't.

He's a genius and even though he was born in old money, he still deserves the position.

"Look who decided to stop by." Ian teases and I ignore him, placing myself in the seat opposite him.

The bastard is the best in the medical field and genuinely one of the few I actually respect.

"You know why I'm here." I get straight to the point, having no time for pleasantries.

lan Quinn watches me before pulling out a file and sliding it towards me.

I sigh as the text I received from Luca flashes before me. I didn't sleep a wink last night, stayed all night staring at the woman who could possibly be carrying my child and I don't know how to feel about that.

What do you do when the woman you married for convenience not only starts taking up your mind but also carries your child?

A heavy silence settles between us as I stare at the papers in front of me. The confirmation is right there, in black and white. There's no denying it.

is carrying

my fingers gripping the edge as I try to process the weight of it. I don't know what the hell I'm feeling. Panic? Shock? Something dangerously close to fucking

I can't afford to feel

never

his chair, watching me

his nose before

just punched you

exhale sharply, running a hand down my face. "Might

shaking his head.

if I

didn't plan for this." I bite out and lan

Alex. What did

him and lean back, my jaw clenching as

"Just me, Luca, and the doctor

to ask,

as soon as possible. I noticed she still has traumatic moments, so I need to check on a few

I nod.

mind can't help but wonder, why the hell

Could it be?....

she wouldn't,

Fuck!

file and

drive back feels like a blur, my grip on the steering wheel tightening with every passing second. My mind

She knew.

She fucking knew.

didn't tell

possibility that she might have been planning

in my chest. Would she have left? Disappeared before I even found

No.

let that

of protection fills my chest and it feels foreign. The last time I felt this

full force. I can't get rid of it no matter

vibrating with frustration. I don't bother turning

"Athena."

Silence.

sound of running water from the bathroom. My jaw tightens as

hesitation, I push it

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