Rejected, And Became A Heiress

Chapter 32

As I feel myself falling, I cradle my belly with my hands, instinctively moving to protect my unborn child. I twist my body in the air to land on my bottom, protecting my stomach. Lilia looks at me with wild, wide eyes. "Why are you holding your belly like that? Like you're.. pregnant?!"

Cara

The instant Lilia says the word "pregnant, I know that my escape plan is in danger. That my baby might be in danger.

I pretend I didn't hear her words and rush out of the office. I have to see Ruby.

I need to know my baby is okay after Lilia tripped me and I fell need to see an obstetrician.

Also, I'm deeply, incredibly shaken up and upset. I need to see my best friend.

I arrive at the hospital quickly and explain to Ruby what happened.

"I should be charging you extra for all these frequent hospital vis" Ruby jokes. She's trying to make me feel better, to take my mind off the hurt of Lilia's insulting words.

I smile, but I'm sure it doesn't reach my eyes. I feel so exhausted

"You look terrible. Sweetheart." Ruby says.

This gets a good belly laugh out of me. "Thanks, Honey. I knew could count on you to cheer me up!" I say sarcastically.

"Do you think she's going to tell Alaric? About the pregnancy?" Ruby asks sincerely.

hand over belly, it's not like she has any real proof.." I mull over the idea in my mind. "But she can do a lot of damage with

over Lucy's words, but I can tell by the look

you like this?" Ruby's staring at me with concern, her big eyes boring into

me go after the wedding is over tomorrow, but

ceremony."

rolls her eyes, "Yeah, and he probably wants you to

me to do just that. It's a sign

cover for you-I'll say you're sick or something-and you leave tomorrow morning before the

of wondering whether Lilia would say anything to anyone else about the

can talk myself out of it, I muster up all the determination I can manage and reply. "Okay,

and we plan the details for

I'm feeling

at the man standing right outside the door, arm

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his face. I

Richard.

number." He says when he sees me, but he seems a bit hesitant to

interloper's phone number?" I ask, repeating the

"I'm sorry

look on his face tells me my guess was correct. "Yes. I am truly, very sorry, Cara. I am... mistaken... and I hope you'll find it in your heart to forgive me. His eyes are watery, like he's feeling quite

"It's fine."