Chapter 89: let's try optimism

Larissa's viewpoint

"Starliss is pregnant," I blurted out just as Zayne was about to stand. Again, he froze midway from standing, then lowered himself back on the seat with wide eyes. "Yes, that was my expression too,"

He sighed and reached his hand out to mess his hair, but diverted it to his neck. "Well, fuck,"

"Hey, I said that too!" I exclaimed. Zayne smiled weakly, staring at me with concern. "Are you okay? This must be a lot for you,"

My smile dropped and I sank back into a foul mood."I'm more worried about Starliss," I admitted, sighing and dropping my body on the table. I folded my arms and rested my head on my arms. "Starliss wants to tell him about the pregnancy. She claims he has the right to know he is the father. I don't think so. He hasn't been a good person ever since he did it to her so why does she think he has the right to know? Starliss is foolishly building her hopes up. He doesn't—"

"Larissa, why don't you pause and tell yourself the truth," I felt a shock from th