ARIANA’S POV
“And the child is yours, Mr. Blackwood.”
Before I could stop it, a sharp gasp escaped my lips as the doctor’s words sank in. I could have sworn my heart stopped beating for a moment, and my vision turned blurry.
I couldn’t even bear to stay in the room any longer—the atmosphere felt so suffocating.
Without looking at anyone, I turned on my heels and started walking up the stairs. My legs felt like lead but I kept moving, desperate to get away from the stifling room.
Ximena stood on the middle step of the staircase with her arms crossed and an unreadable expression on her face. For a split second, our eyes met, and my heart sank. I didn’t even know what to say to her—or if I even wanted to say anything at all.
I dropped my gaze to my feet as I brushed past her. She didn’
