Chapter 27

Inside the elevator, there was no one else, but with Brett's accident, plenty of people were coming by to help or visit. If she was caught by someone she knew, she'd be the first to face the consequences.

Heather slapped Jason's arm twice. "Let go."

He didn't. His grip tightened, his eyes fixed on the elevator's display, watching the numbers ascend.

Unable to break free, Heather's voice turned sharp, mocking. "Didn't you say you didn't want me pregnant? So why do you care whether I am or not?"

Jason shot her a quick glance. "So I can deal with it as soon as possible, once we know."

Furious, Heather hit him hard. She struck him several times, with enough force to bruise. He didn't even flinch.

When the elevator doors slid open, he dragged her out.

They stepped into a hallway full of pregnant women, most of them accompanied by their husbands or family members. Their faces glowed with happiness and anticipation.

Heather was suddenly overwhelmed by a strange, crushing sense