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(Ashlyn)

Lance has arrived just before Judy and I are going to head downtown. She's all smiles and hugs. I'm not sure I trust her, but I'm not ruining the day I've dreamed of. Ever since I laid eyes on Jayden Brennan, I've loved him.

Watching his infatuation and obsession with Winona was hard, but it worked out in the end. For me. I

answer the door when the chime rings.

"Ashlyn."

"Lance, come in." I'm trying to avoid his direct stare.

His presence makes my stomach twist with unease.

He pu

pulls me out the door by the arm, his grip firm and unyielding. "You're pregnant?"

"That's right. Jayden and I are having a baby." I try to keep my voice steady, but there's a tremor I can't quite hide. My hands tremble slightly, and I clench them into fists to steady myself.

"Are you sure?" Lance's eyes narrow, scrutinizing me with an intensity that makes my stomach churn.

meet his gaze, willing myself to remain

I mean. That night I woke up with you. We'd... well. Damn it, Ashlyn. Is that baby mine?" His words hit

me rise like a tidal

voice shakes with fury, and I step closer to him. "You'll ruin everything. We did it once

has unprotected sex. I know that." Lance's

I snapped back, my heart pounding. The heat rises to my cheeks as I

You know it isn't." Lance is angry, his eyes blazing with a mix of betrayal and frustration. His fists clench at his sides,

me.

his fiancée. Unless you've suddenly developed a desire to be a parent, just shut up and go along with it." My voice is cold, and I glare at him, daring him to defy "You're a real

you won't. What do you

"We're just friends."

it? You seemed very close last night

and now you've finally realized she's the only woman

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ass." I

trusted you." His voice is filled with contempt, and

certifiable. Judy sure has made a

advantage of my weak emotional state. You told me you loved me," I say

unclench, and he runs a hand through his hair. "That's

want to not ruin your life and lose everything, just let it go." I'm not

I needed to

me suspiciously. "Well, Jayden says you have something to

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