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391 Guess Who?

(Winona)

Two more days. I can handle two days of this secret, can't I? Jayden is coming back tomorrow. He may have to head back soon but he'll be here when I find out. I can tell him in person at least.

My phone buzzes, jolting me back to the present. It's a message from Lisa.

Just landed! Can't wait to see you, girl!

Relief and a sliver of happiness wash over me. Lisa's here, my rock. I type back quickly, letting her know the driver will be waiting for her.

A short while later, the doorbell rings, and I hurry to open it. She bounds in, grinning, suitcases rolling

beside her.

"Well, this so-called cottage is huge! But what is that behemoth the car drove past?"

"That is Gus's estate. Gifted to him by the royal family of Brussels. I suspect they needed somewhere more maintenance free." I grin. "I am going to lo

staying there. Queen Lisa, if you please. Offfff with their heads!"

We both burst out laughing. She pulls me into a warm hug.

"Oh, I'm so glad you're here," I murmur, squeezing her back, the tension inside me loosening just a little.

As we step back, she glances over her shoulder. "Oh, by the way, guess who decided to hop on the flight at the last minute?"

"Huh?"

Lance steps through the door, his familiar grin in place. "Surprise!" he says, holding his arms open like he's expecting me to be thrilled. And of course he has no clue why I wouldn't be.

but I force a

his bag down. "Thought I'd come annoy

still in London. He's had delays there. But tomorrow he says definitely. Even if just for a night. Things really blew up in London. I'll tell you

here. It'll be a

the left." We go into the

as we sit, Lisa grabs my hand, her voice dropping to a whisper. "Okay, spill.

blood test results came back. I'm around three months

her expression a mix of surprise and cautious optimism.

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"Yeah. Strong possibility. But I can't tell Jayden yet, not without the DNA results. I

know this feels like the end of the world, but you can't spiral into what-ifs. That baby inside you needs you focused and calm. Whatever happens, you're strong enough to

You're doing the right thing by waiting for

a shaky breath, nodding. "Yeah. Two days. Lance doesn't know,

never break

finding out before

settle a bit, Lance strolls back in from

with a grin, "how's

adjustment, for sure. I'll give you a tour of the estate soon. Your mind will boggle

Is it okay if

girls wanted to share again so you're welcome in either place." "I'm not

smile, but my mind is already racing back to the blood test, to the looming DNA results. I

narrows his eyes, looking between me and Lisa. "Alright, what's going on? Something feels... off. No one ever not laughs at

as you

"Bullshit. You know it."

Lance. It's been hectic this week. You are still the funniest

has beers in the fridge." Lance says as he heads

have any in here yet, but you'll find plenty in the estate kitchen when

more. I'll head there now. Man's

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