Chapter 53. Snake

Author’s POV

[Going a little back in time to the moment when Jake and Rosa had their confrontation in the hospital corridor]

Jake grabbed Rosa by the arm and pulled her out into the hospital corridor, his face was a mix of anger and frustration. “Rosa, what is this nonsense?”

Rosa wrenched her arm free, glaring at him. “What the hell do you think you’re doing, Jake? I’m pregnant with your child!”

Jake took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady. “Rosa, we slept together once, a few days ago. There’s no way that kid is mine. You need to get an abortion.”

Rosa’s eyes widened with shock and fury. “Are you serious? You want me to get rid of our baby? You’re out of your mind!”

Jake’s expression hardened. He wasn’t having her nonsense. “Listen, if you want to keep the baby, fine. But don’t expect me to just take your word for it. Get a DNA test before you start pinning this on me.”

Rosa’s face twisted into a sneer. She was clearly