pale, worn-out face staring back at her made her chest tighten. With a heavy sigh, she splashed cold

the wall with a lazy elegance, arms folded, one leg crossed over the other, a

, he held out a crisp handkerchief,

she took it hesi

? I heard you were nauseous during the gathering yesterday too.

se, but his tone left no room for choic

turned and walked away, leaving her r

dy had Rita carrying his child, and with the family's affection leani

wandered down the hallway. Her steps slowed as voices of Jordy and Sharon

t Jordy's frustration echoed into

s? Are you trying to humiliate

brittle. "Do you honestly think I wanted

nally spoke, his disbelief was clear. "

ith certainty. "Julian took her to the hospital just days ag

Julian and Rita would cross paths again, let alone

not, Rita carries Julian's child. He never cared for Yvonne, and

debate. "Yvonne can't know. If she finds ou

lized was that Yvonne ha

heart cave in at the confirmation that

bbed the tears from her cheeks and fled d

ing room, Jordy and Sharon had returned as well. Conversations halt

ked gently, "Yvonne, you don't look well. S

here's no need, Rodger. The change in we

lips. She had done her investigation and uncovered the truth-Yvonne was pregna

o take Yvonne's place and become J

ancy, she would be a fool no

. She stepped toward Yvonne and said sweetly, "Yvonne, you should try this if you're not feeling well. Dr. Carter's te

e added warmly, "If Dr. Carter's team d

re's just one thing-it's not safe for expectant mothers. It can cause miscar

gaze shifted to Yvonne. In one breat

w, though her lips lifted in a calm smile as she accep

ny stomach pain later. Let me fetch you some water." She hurried

ness. But to Yvonne, Rita's eyes told a different

, though her lips curving upward.

res, she slipped a pill into her h