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.

carrying

the edge as I try to process the weight of it. I don't know what

I can't afford

never supposed to

back in his chair, watching me with that knowing

glasses toward his nose before

just punched

a hand down my face. "Might as

his head. "So, what's

Fuck if

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

Alex. What did

lean back, my jaw clenching as

slightly. "Just me, Luca, and the doctor who handled

to ask, do I?" I

in as soon as possible. I noticed she still has traumatic moments, so

I nod.

mind can't help but wonder, why the hell didn't she tell

Could it be?....

she wouldn't,

Fuck!

the file and rush out of the

grip on the steering wheel tightening with every passing second. My mind races, replaying every interaction with Athena over

She knew.

She fucking knew.

didn't

have been planning to

Would she have left? Disappeared before

No.

won't let that

fills my chest and it feels foreign. The last time I felt this strong urge was when I saw Athena on that

full force. I can't get rid of it

the house, I'm on edge, my body practically vibrating with frustration. I don't bother turning off the

"Athena."

Silence.

running water

I push it

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