Chapter 21 The declaration was like a smack across the face, sending him spiraling into reality. Pregnant? How was that even possible? She was on the pill, and most of the time he’d worn a condom. “Are you sure?” he asked and instantly regretted the words as soon as they came out of his mouth. Her eyes widened like he physically slapped her, and she stepped out of his embrace. He remembered the conversation they had about when she told Tommy’s biological father about the pregnancy and how he’d reacted. “I didn’t mean that,” he said, taking her back into his arms, hoping he could repair the damage before it was too late. She shoved against him. “I knew you wouldn’t be happy.” “It’s not that I’m not happy. I’m just surprised. Weren’t you?” “Yes!” she cried. “I never meant for this

