What are we having for lunch?

Scarlett POV

After I left Ryan's office, an anonymous voice announced through the speakers about a second meeting, and everyone began leaving their offices. Perhaps they had only taken a break from the first meeting they were having when I arrived.

Feeling hurt, I found a seat and sat down. I despised Ryan and didn't want to see him again. He was the reason I was in pain right now.

It wasn't just because he had been drinking too much of my blood, but because I could feel his thoughts. I don't know how it happened, but I think I tapped into his deepest thoughts, and that's what hurt me.

I realized that the care he was showing me was solely because I was pregnant. It wasn't as though I hadn't known, but it still pained me to know that he could still hurt me if his child wouldn't be affected by it.

The pain was overwhelming, but I tried to hold back my tears as I remained seated, gazing outside.

Lately, my nerves had been acting strangely, urging me to cry. So, I gave in and let the tear