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.

over the idea in my mind. "But she can do a lot of

what Ruby says over Lucy's words, but I can tell by the look on

them hurt you like this?" Ruby's staring at me with concern,

let me go after the wedding is over tomorrow, but I have to stay for

ceremony."

and he probably wants you

wouldn't be surprised at this point if he asked me

or something-and you leave tomorrow morning before the wedding starts." It's not a

me the agony of wondering whether

can talk myself out of it, I muster up all the determination I can

me, and we plan the details for my

just need to follow the plan. I'm feeling better than I have

right outside the door, arm raised and about to knock on the door I just

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to make his face. I recognize

Richard.

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

number?" I ask, repeating the same words he said. to me in this very hospital not

Richard actually looks guilty. "I'm sorry about

ask the question, but the solemn 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

"It's fine."