Chapter 27

Katara paced around the luxurious living room of Sean's mansion, her heart pounding in her chest. She couldn't believe she was pregnant. She had been told so many times that she would never be able to have a baby, and yet here she was, carrying a child that she never expected to have.

She had to tell Sean, but she didn't know how he would react. He had made it clear from the beginning that their arrangement was purely business, and he had no interest in anything more than that.

Taking a deep breath, she dialed his number and waited for him to answer.

"Katara," he said, his voice cool and businesslike.

"Sean, we need to talk," she said, trying to keep her voice steady.

"What is it?" he asked, sounding impatient.

"It's about the baby," she said, her voice barely above a whisper.

"What baby?" he asked, his tone suddenly sharp.

"The baby I'm carrying. Your baby," she said, the words barely making it past her lips.

There was a long silence on the other end of the line, and Katara felt her