Chapter 39
Stirring the hornet's nest
“Of course, I'm happy. I have an heir growing in your womb,” I heard Royce said in excitement. My heart sank and a sense of despair washed over me. I didn't mean to eavesdrop. I just couldn't stop myself. I was curious about what was so important that she had to come over and won't even spare me a glance.
I rested my back on the wall softly but I was unable to get the remaining of what they said. I held my chest in pain and began to rub at it. I was minutes from having a panic attack and so I did what I always do. I dug my nails on my other arm, I knew the pain was going to calm me down. Call me a psycho but that has been the only way to calm myself since my divorce.
Finally calming down. I stood up straight and held my head high but the whole of
