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The Threat

Author: Ebony Pete
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Tony returned to his seat behind the huge desk and said, “Now that that’s out of the way, let’s schedule an appointment with my doctor. We need to know how far along you are and what medication you should get on for your health and the baby’s wellbeing.”

Kate wasn’t interested in that right now. She leaned forward on the desk, looking into Tony’s eyes.

“Please, tell me the truth, Tony. Why did you marry me?”

“Are we back to that again?” He asked with a chuckle. “Don’t let what Charles said to bother you, my dear. I’m not losing my mind. The things I proposed to give you are a small fraction of what I’m worth. My children already have their share of all of that, so don’t worry about them. Trust me.”

“I want to trust you, but I feel as if you’re not being completely truthful to me,” Kate confessed. “Why am I here?”

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