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Twenty Eight

Author: Gen. Nefario
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-07 02:58:50

BETH- PRESENT

Humiliated does not even begin to describe how I feel right now. I watch Chase's retreating form in mortification, remembering the gentle, yet firm way he turned me down. If I wasn't pregnant, I'd try to drown my shame in alcohol.

What had I been thinking? What had he been thinking?

Did he really not want me because we aren’t together, or does he not find me desirable anymore. I shake my head to dispel the thought. If it is true, I only have myself to blame. How can I expect him to want me when I am carrying another man’s child? Needless to say, I have a terrible night's rest.

There is a media van in front of his building this morning. Its occupants do not notice me until I am safely behind my wheels and pulling away. How did they know I was here? Maybe they were waiting to interview Chase. If that's the case, are they harassing everyone I know? I need to check on them then.

I manage to get into my office building undetected by going through the service entrance just beh
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