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(Ashlyn)

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I laugh out loud. "Oh, Gus. You really are so bad." He's been flirting with me for weeks now. The old fool thinks he can manipulate me, but he has no idea who he's dealing with.

He grins, his eyes twinkling with that fake charm. "I'm always putty in a beautiful woman's hands."

"A woman who's pregnant with your grandchild. I mean, isn't that a little taboo?" I tease him back, playing the game with ease.

"I think you like a little taboo," he says as he gets up from the formal dining table. "Excuse me a second, my dear. I need the bathroom."

I smile sweetly. "Of course."

If only he knew. His attentions aren't fooling me. I know he's just trying to distract me from Jayden and Winona and their little family thing they have going on,

Fuck them. I'm playing stupid. It's easier to do what I need to do that way. Gus

Judy may think she's clever. But they aren't as clever as me. Jayden is mine. I'm married to him. I'll

luck. I never knew how I'd feel about being pregnant. hate kids. Last thing I want is one of the little leeches growing inside me. But they think it's made me a changed woman. Let them think that. When Gus leaves the room, I smile. He's so easy to manipulate. I've got him wrapped around my

in my abdomen, and I double over slightly. I feel dampness in my panties. Shit. I can't lose this baby. Not yet. Not when it's my ticket to keeping Jayden. I press my hand to my stomach, willing the pain to go away. I straighten up as Gus returns, pretending everything is fine. "I think I'll head

him since Jayden

looks concerned, but only mildly. "Of course,

way upstairs, my mind racing. If I'm going to lose this baby, I need to act fast. I need

relieved in one way. I can't

I may as well take Winona out at the same time. And if

pillows, feeling the pain subside a little. I know this miscarriage will be

will be nothing stopping me from getting

and grit my teeth. I need to rest. I need to be strong for the next

wrap around me like a comforting shroud,

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how perfect this

to visualize the scene. I'll find a way to provoke Winona, push her buttons until she snaps. Then I'll make sure we're somewhere public,

and everyone will blame Winona for

a smile to my lips, The next morning, I woke up, there's no pain now until I move. Something doesn't feel right. Okay. I need to get this

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