Chapter 12 “Can we talk now?” I shifted awkwardly in my and he paid no attention to it as he pulled me towards the bedroom, hugging me close towards his warmth. He set me down gently on the bed and kneeled between my legs. I feel my eyes well up again. He shouldn’t be doing this, he shouldn’t give me hope. “Shh, baby, it’s okay. I need to talk to you so badly. Please, give me time to explain and listen to me okay?” he gently said while he placed his hands on my knees. I simply nodded and sniffled, his sad face making my heartstrings tug a bit. He snuck in deeply and gazed directly on my eyes. “I know you’ve been very upset and confused about this baby and I’m so sorry. You see, a month before we met, Mr. Crate Anderson, the owner of Barts and nobles made a deal with my father to expand

