Chapter 48

“Does she think you’re going to go back on your promises? She doesn’t need your money; her family is as loaded as yours. And what goddamn requests? You owe her nothing until that baby comes, then she’s nothing to you; your relationship will be with the kid, not her!” I snap, my rage getting the better of me as the rush of negative emotions fuels my outpouring. Sitting up quickly, my insecurity and jealousy show their faces in unison. He leans forward, grasps my arms, and pulls me toward him. Holding me gently, his hand strokes my cheek softly to calm me.

“She thinks I won’t commit to the classes and being at the birth because I now have a vested interest elsewhere… you. She’s also now demanding that you not be included in the trips to LA or my relationship with the kid. That after the birth, you can’t have anything to do with the baby unless I marry you,” he says hurriedly, an edge to his tone as he rushes to get it out.

I gasp in shock, confusion crushing me.

What