Chapter 97

My heart sank. I could barely bring myself to look at Bryant, terrified of what the doctor might say next. That would be the end of it all.

I took the initiative. “Doctor, he’s not here with me today. He’s here for another woman’s prenatal appointment.”

Bryant’s voice was low and warm. “I wasn’t here for Margaret on purpose.”

“But you’re here, aren’t you?” I didn’t feel like getting into the details.

It was like catching a cheater. No one cared why their partner was with someone else, just that their partner had betrayed them. Whether it was a drunken mistake or a plan didn’t make a difference. It was dirty either way. No matter how noble the excuse, it couldn’t change the fact that it was a dick used by other women.

Bryant had nothing to say, his gaze intense. “You haven’t told me what you are doing at the hospital today?”

I said, “Didn’t I say…”

dodge the question.” Bryant’s voice was cold, cutting me off as if he had to know

real reason.

yet. “Mrs. Ferguson,

turned to ask the doctor, “Doctor, was

wife’s check-up the other

palms out of nervousness, a chill running down my spine. Yet, under Bryant’s scrutinizing look, I dared not say more. My heart was

I didn’t want endless trouble. Nor did I want to lose my child. Even if I could safely

child, said, “Yeah, there’s a bit of an issue. Mrs.

I

widened in surprise, but at the same time, I silently sighed in relief, grateful

“Mrs. Ferguson, you should take care of yourself. I’ve

Chapter 97

doctor left with the assistant, Bryant frowned, “You have

I seen you these days? When did you give me a

ask me that? We met only twice.” Once, Margaret called, and he was gone.

“I texted you, but you

expect me to be grateful for a text message?” | forgot when, but he

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