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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.

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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.

I meet his gaze, willing myself to remain calm, but my pulse

what I mean. That night I woke up with you. We'd...

the anger inside me rise like

ruin everything. We did it once in a drunken stupor. Jayden and I have had sex a lot

that." Lance's voice is

things still happen," I snapped back, my heart pounding.

mix of betrayal and frustration. His fists clench at

me.

break his heart again. I doubt his fragile mind can take another hit like his best friend and 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 piece of work, you know that? You better look after him, or

you won't. What do

"We're just friends."

it? You seemed very close last night at

been mooning over you for years and now you've finally

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your dysfunctional ass." I throw the words at him like

and his eyes burn into mine. "I swear, I should have known you were up to your tricks that night. I've never trusted you." His voice is filled with contempt, and I can see the hatred in his eyes. "Didn't

certifiable. Judy sure has made a

weak emotional state. You told me you loved me," I say in a fake

hell I did," Lance fumes. His fists unclench, and he runs a hand through his hair. "That's a lie. You

a known player. I'm just doing what's best for my baby. So, if you want to not ruin your life and lose everything, just let it go."

did what I needed to and got pregnant. I love Jayden and I did this for us.

eyes me suspiciously. "Well, Jayden says you have

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