HIDDEN BENEATH MY WEDDING BED, I UNCOVERED THE DEVASTATING BETRAYAL MY NEW FAMILY THOUGHT WOULD STAY SECRET

know exists.”

“Emma, wait.”

There it was.

Not baby.

Not sweetheart.

Emma.

The name of someone he suddenly needed something from.

“You said I wouldn’t be able to afford the legal battle,” I said. “That was my favorite part.”

He swallowed hard.

“Listen. I panicked. My mom talks. She exaggerates. Monica—”

“Is pregnant.”

His face tightened.

“It’s complicated.”

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