Shit. I could hear my heart hammering against my chest as I turn slowly to meet his eyes. I force a smile, scoffing as I delay my answer. My eyes dart around aimlessly. There’s a change in Jamie’s expression as he pushes himself up, his brows scrunched. I gulp, my smile falling. “Unexpected..weather change?”, I reply, unsure of my lie would work on him. Jamie's gaze lingers as he scans my face for any signs of deceit. My heart’s pace quickens and a cold sweat breaks on my forehead. Then, an expression of relief replaces his suspicious one. “Whew! For a second there, I thought you were pregnant!”, he laughs. I laugh nervously with him, my pitch raising above its normal volume. Well, we’re both happy for different reasons. But in the end, we all get what we want. With a hasty kiss on Jamie's forehead, I waste no time and speed out of the house. I trudge to the street, my feet heavy with the weight of my problems. Jamie's illness, Sandy's surgery, and finally, Luca. Thankfully
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