425 Pregnancy Truth Time

425 Pregnancy Truth Time (Winona)

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Viktor and Klara take the kids back to the farmhouse for afternoon snacks. Abby clings to my hand, reluctant to go at first, but Klara promises there's fresh-baked bread, butter and honey waiting.

Sarah and Ava run off giggling, and Bobby trails behind Katalin, trying to look uninterested but failing miserably.

Jayden watches Bobby with a grin. "Um, do I need to have the talk with him?"

"He sure is smitten. But I think we're safe at the moment."

I watch them disappear, my heart hammering. It's just me and Jayden now, and I know what I have to do." I have something I need to say."

Jayden stands there, eyes fixed on me, waiting. I take a deep breath and reach into my pocket, my fingers closing around the folded piece of paper.

"Here," I say, holding it out to him. My voice is steadier than I feel. "Read this."

He steps closer, taking the paper from my hand. His eyes searching mine for some understanding. He unfolds it, his eyes scanning the words. I can see the moment it hits him, the mix of shock, hope, and fear that crosses his face. "A baby?" he whispers, looking up at me, his voice raw. "Our baby?"

nod, my throat tight. "Yes," I manage.

flashes across his face. But it's quickly replaced by concern, his brows knitting together. "Another miracle," he murmurs, his hand hovering near my stomach. "But... it's risky,

admit, my voice trembling. "High risk. I mean, the doctors always said it's impossible for me to carry

Henry wasn't full

"...know...but, what if? What if I start to believe and then...

"Fuck. It's never

But, I'm pregnant. They said I never would be again,

desperation and worry bleeding into his words. "When did you find out? Why didn't you tell

I needed to be sure..." I pause not wanting to say it out loud and draw a line under my own wrong decisions about that week. But it has to be said, so I force the words out... "To be sure you were the father... because of...well,

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425 Pregnancy Truth Time

been Lance or Phillip's

things happen, contraceptives fail, there's always a chance, you know? I needed to know before I told you "Would you have told me?

far we're

lies. "Honestly, I considered every angle. But in the end I knew you deserved to know the truth and to hear it from me in person. I would never lie to you about that, especially after you finding out about Greg and Gus. I'd never do that to my child." "Okay. Right. So what does this mean now? What is best for you,

can right now. I need support for that and you and I...it's

just have to try and take this little tacker

reach out, placing my hand

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