Chapter 72

Pete’s neutral attitude kept Elayna guessing about where he truly stood. She didn’t want to get burnt by him again. It felt like a trap for her to speak about Nick without Bradley being in her presence. 

“Yes, I am happy to be carrying his child. We've always wanted to start a family together. It’s perfect timing.”  She lied smoothly. 

She knew Pete knew that wasn't exactly true. 

Bradley had always been vocal about her not being able to raise a child. She looked out the window then. Her lies were painful to tell. They had to be worth it in the end. So much had changed and yet stayed the same since yesterday. 

The car stopped when it was in front of an elegant restaurant.