Chapter 37

Selena's POV

I drove aimlessly around town to pass the time before meeting up with Hillary. When it was time, I picked her up from her workplace before heading to the hospital.

After my name was called, I went in for the test. Afterwards, we were told to come back the next day.

"Cheer up, Sel," Hillary said from the passenger seat. "Let's go for some hot chocolate."

"Chocolate," I repeated, thinking it might help alleviate this emotional breakdown.

I parked in front of a restaurant, and Hillary gave me a confusing look. "Sel, can you afford this place?"

"I can," I assured her. Jake had credited me; he was also keeping his end of our bargain. I thought he had forgotten, since he hadn't mentioned it, and I hadn't received any money from him. But he had actually paid for the missed months.

Our planned contract marriage would not only benefit him; I would get something out of it too. I then parked in the open parking lot, and we got out. After securing my car, we made our way to the resta