Lydia pov. When she told me, I didn't know what to feel. I was taken aback as she revealed she was pregnant, and the child belonged to the foolish John. My heart went out to her. I was torn between offering congratulations and offering my sympathy. I gazed at her as tears streamed down her face, and I gently drew her closer, attempting to comfort her. I couldn't comprehend why John had to act so foolishly. Why did he mistreat a mate chosen by the goddess? As we held each other, I felt a comforting hand on my shoulder. I turned to find Edward looking at me with concern. "Is she okay?" he asked, and I could only manage a nod. It pained me to see such a kind lady suffering at the hands of the one she should call her lover. When she pulled away, our eyes met, and I used my hands to wipe

