Fredric’s POV
“I’m sorry, doctor—could you repeat what you just said? Are you sure you didn’t make a mistake?”
Yeah, I didn’t care if I sounded rude or even came across as some kind of cold-hearted jerk upon hearing news that was supposed to be joyful. I just didn’t want to get trapped in this mess. Or maybe—maybe Mathilda was already pregnant before marrying me. At least then I’d have a legitimate reason to leave her faster.
“Let me explain,” Grandma said, laughing softly. “Fredric sometimes needs things emphasized a few times before he believes them. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going in to greet my future grandchild—and my lovely daughter-in-law!”
She practically floated away, her steps light and full of delight. Of course, she was over the moon. Mathilda’s supposed pregnancy was t
