Chapter 69

Anna held that awkward pregnancy test tight in her hand, surrounded by curious stares, but couldn't say a word. She opened her mouth to explain, but nothing came out. Shoulders dropping in frustration, she just grabbed the test and walked out. The weird stuff Julian had been pulling recently—yeah, it all started to click. Maybe... she really was pregnant. The bone broth, the tonics—probably for prenatal care, and then him taking away her phone? Guess he was worried about radiation? That sly, scheming man had totally seen through everything but stayed silent, like it was some evil plan to keep her in the dark until it was too late to back out. By the time her belly showed, it'd be game over. Too bad he underestimated her sharp brain. She saw right through it. Anna gently touched her flat tummy and whispered with a trace of sadness, "Sorry, baby. Love should come first. A loveless start... it's not fair to you." "Is that girl alright in the head?" "She looks really young... is she pregna