Daphne’s POV
“What the heck was that?” My heart almost jumped out of my chest. His scent still lingered in the air as he walked away. That arrogant prick—who does he think he is?
Still fuming, I stomped back to the pub. Just as I opened the door, "Where the heck have you been? You had me worried!" James barked.
I hesitated, not knowing what to say. "I just... needed some fresh air."
He sighed, the tension easing. "Alright, but don’t scare me like that. You know you're pregnant."
James was a good guy—he knew I was carrying, but not the full, messy story of my life. He thought I was just another girl with a cheating ex, trying to get by. If only he knew the half of it.
Closing time rolled around, and James walked me home, like he always did. “Goodnight, take care.” He gave me a quick h
