Chapter 13

Scarlett held the ultrasound results in her hands with a furrowed brow. “Threatened

miscarriage,” she muttered, handing the sheet to Natalia.

“That darned man, would it kill him to take a break for once?” Natalia’s voice was tinged with bitterness as she lay back on the bed, eyes shut, trying to steady her swirling emotions.

Scarlett paced the room restlessly. “Maybe we should just tell him.”

Natalia opened her eyes after a moment of silence. She contemplated, yes, perhaps it was time to confront Hamilton. If she didn’t, the stress he put her through could very well end this pregnancy prematurely. Even if telling him wouldn’t guarantee the baby’s safety, she couldn’t bring herself to make the tough call alone. It was time to let Hamilton share the burden.

“I’ll think of how to break it to him.”

Scarlett looked at Natalia, concern etched on her face. “You’ve made up your mind?”

Natalia forced a wry smile. “Dragging this out isn’t solving anything.”

Scarlett nodded in agreement. “Better to make the decision and cut ties now. Then you can kick him to the curb and live your life–free and happy!”

The bitterness returned to Natalia’s throat. “I still need to earn money for my mom’s medical bills. Where’s the freedom in that?”

Scarlett clucked her tongue sympathetically. “How’s your mom doing lately? Any better?”

Natalia shook her head. “Same as always.”

They were interrupted by a sudden call.

“Natalia!”

Turning around, Natalia saw Graham, his face swollen beyond recognition, his hands wrapped in thick bandages.

up?” Graham’s voice was a roar of

I had wanted you hurt, I’d have had you taken out for good.”

“You-”

do you think you’re doing?” Scarlett quickly stepped between them. “Make one

sneered but continued to glare at Natalia.

pay for this,” he spat

Chapter 13

frowned at Natalia. “What’s all

situation with Graham, Scarlett couldn’t help but curse. She looked at Natalia and asked, “Why do you always end up with these kinds of

be what they call

“You

I do?

Graham had taught her that lesson early on, and Hamilton had only confirmed it. Tears were

you didn’t have Graham

“No.”

“Then who did?”

clueless. But there were plenty of people who might want to take a swing at Graham–he owed money to

stared at the screen for a moment before trying again. She needed to tell him, or

never picked

had work the next day, so she took Natalia back to the hospital dormitory

still up, whispering

and chattering at this hour?”

came in. Man, you have no idea what a diva she

to Natalia, who seemed unaffected

scuffle at the airport with some fans. Really, it was nothing, not even a scratch, but you know stars–they make a drama out of a hangnail.”

continued gossiping, speculating about the handsome man who had accompanied Eveleen, wondering if he might be her new beau.

decided not to

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