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"He never has unprotected sex. | know that." Lance's voice is low, but his tone is sharp.
"Well, Winona got pregnant twice and I'm on contraceptives, so clearly things still happen," | snapped back, my
heart pounding. The heat rises to my cheeks as | struggle to maintain control.
"This isn't right. You know it isn't." Lance is angry, his eyes blazing with a mix of betrayal and frustration. His fists
clench at his sides, and | can see the muscles in his jaw working.
me.
"Go tell him then, go break his heart again. | doubt his fragile mind can take another hit like his best friend and
his fiancée. Unless you've suddenly developed a desire to be a parent, just shut up and go along with it." My
voice is cold, and | glare at him, daring him to defy "You're a real piece of work, you know that? You better look
after him, or | swear I'll tell him what happened," Lance's face flushes with anger.
"No, you won't. What do you think club,"
"We're just friends."
Will have to say about it? You seemed very close last night at the
"Bullshit. She's been mooning over you for years and now you've finally realized she's the only woman in
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Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtthe world who can love your dysfunctional ass." | throw the words at him like daggers.
He frowns, and his eyes burn into mine. "I swear, | should have known you were up to your tricks that night. I've
never trusted you." His voice is filled with contempt, and | can see the hatred in his eyes. "Didn't stop you
getting off withthough, did it?"
"You're certifiable. Judy sure has made a carbon copy of herself."
"You took advantage of my weak emotional state. You toldyou loved me," | say in a fake voice.
"Like hell | did," Lance fumes. His fists unclench, and he runs a hand through his hair. "That's a lie. You waited
until | was drunk and took advantage of that."
"Everyone will believe my story. You're a known player. I'm just doing what's best for my baby. So, if you want to
not ruin your life and lose everything, just let it go." I'm not having him ruin this day for me.
I will marry Jayden. Once | do, I'll never divorce him. No matter what. | did what | needed to and got pregnant. |
love Jayden and | did this for us. This baby is his. | know it is.
"Here you two are!" Judy pulls the door open and eyessuspiciously. "Well, Jayden says you have something
to ask me, Ashlyn?"
Lance goes inside, shaking his head. "I'm going to take up my best man duties."
"Judy, I'm as surprised as you over this. Jayden has gone and arranged everything. But | need a witness and I'd
be honored if that was you."
"Of course, dear. Are you sure you're happy with this tiny wedding?"
"Yes. | love Jayden and how we get married doesn't matter. We can throw a big party later." My smile feels
strained, but | hope she doesn't notice.
"You seemed to be in deep conversation with Lance," Judy observes, her eyes sharp.
"We've all been friends forever. He was just checking that it's what Jayden and | really want."
"He's a good friend. I'm sure he'd
never do anything to hurt Jayden!
know sted Fiche about
sare of the little tricks you've been
pulling. You better be very careful."
| need to end this conversation. "I'll go get my purse and we'll head to the shops. | hope we can find. something
off the rack in my size."
| walk back inside, Judy following closely behind, her presence a constant reminder of the stakes.
"Jayden, we're about to go. I'll see you at four this aftemoon." | can't help but feel a surge of anxiety at the
thought of what could go wrong.
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Jayden takesinto his arms, his
touch reassuring. "We'll J Rend
and wifey | Gag twit (Rel ike a
whole new life is waiting. Being a dad
and being a family. It's what | want."
| hug him back and kiss him on the
cheek, my heart's racing. "I'm so
happy. Nothing is pngfoen this
doy ory tn S going to ruin
this life for us.” The words are more
forthan for him. A desperate
attempt to convince myself that
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