Chapter 63

Ever since I found out I was pregnant, my sleep had never been worse.

I kept telling myself he was just my ex-husband, but feelings, as it turned out, aren’t something

can control.

The next morning, with dark circles under my eyes, I was about to leave for work when Bryant stopped me in the foyer.

He was decked out in a fitted iron-grey suit that added to his unapproachable vibe but also made him more eye-catching because of his good looks and build.

He handed me a thermal bag without waiting for my response, his voice cool, “Take breakfast with you.”

“Okay.”

I didn’t refuse and took it gracefully. It saved me the trouble of buying breakfast, and considering he’s the father of the child I’m carrying, eating a breakfast he provided didn’t seem too much.

Seeing my reaction, a barely noticeable smile touched the corners of his mouth. “I’m heading to the office too. Let’s go together.”

“Maybe not. It’s better to avoid any awkwardness, in case your darling decides to confront

me.”

“She won’t.”

now?” My tone was unavoidably sarcastic. After saying

familiar black

car.

and was about to start it when Kevin,

nice to me, and it wasn’t fair to take out

him.

rolled down the window. “Kevin, what’s

“Mrs. Ferguson, good morning.”

of eagerness, quickly replaced by an embarrassed but polite smile. “Uh, I think I ran over a nail earlier, and my

I chuckled, “Hop in.”

Chapter 63

drive. Didn’t you hurt your foot the other night? You should

“Alright then.”

got out and let him take the driver’s seat, settling

it struck me. “How did you know I hurt my foot the

with

as he saw Bryant, stone-faced, coming out of the building, nearly choking on

forgot to mention, Mr. Ferguson

for a

Kevin could say anything to Bryant, the latter had already smoothly opened the

back at the

“What?”

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