I stared at Lacie for a long moment, my mind racing as I tried to process what she had just told me. Pregnant? With Dominic's child? The shock was real, but as the initial wave of surprise passed, doubt began to creep in. This was Lacie we were talking about – a woman who had already proven herself to be manipulative and dishonest. She was someone who would say or do anything to get what she wanted, and what she wanted was Dominic. She had already tried to hurt me physically, had already lied about various things to create drama. Why should I believe this claim was any different? "You don't believe me," Lacie said, studying my face carefully. "I can see it in your eyes." "Should I?" I asked calmly, forcing myself to remain composed despite the turmoil in my chest. "You've lied about so

