"What do you need pregnancy books for?"
Frederic felt his heart stop for a moment, his grip around Clara tightening.
A crazy thought hit him like a train.
He grabbed Joey's arm, his eyes piercing. "Joey, are you hiding something from me? Why do you need those books? Are you pregnant?"
His questions came like a barrage, catching Joey off guard.
She stepped back, annoyed. "Frederic, what's gotten into you? How could I be pregnant?"
"Then why the pregnancy books?"
Frederic's gaze was intense, searching her face for any clue.
Just then, Joey's phone rang.
She answered quickly, hearing Jason's gravelly voice.
"Joey, whose baby is Pamela carrying?"
Joey frowned. "Dr. Sandell, Pamela's career is just getting started. Don't go spreading rumors."
"She said she felt unwell and went home
