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“A year.”
“You should’ve informed me.”
“I’m sorry. He didn’t want you to know.”
I looked away quickly when she turned her eyes to me.
“Chloe.”
I stared at her when she called my name. She walked closer, putting her arms around me.
“How are you holding up, honey?” she asked, pulling away.
“I’m … I’m okay,” I stuttered.
She smiled at me, holding my hands. “Thanks for getting to Tristan when he needed you. I should take you to the doctor to check the baby after what you just went through, the shock and everything. We need to be sure you’re both okay,” she said, looking down at my flat stomach.
“I … no, that’s not necessary. I’m fine.”
This was my chance to prove to them that Tristan had lied, but I turned it down. This wasn’t the right time for them to find out the truth. Tristan was still on the hospital bed. I couldn’t add more fuel to the fire by telling them there was no baby and everything was a lie.
“Your health and the baby’s are very important,” she insisted.
“Seriously, I’m fine.” I tried to convince her.
“Don’t be stubborn and go with her already,” Nana said from where she was sitting.
“Why don’t you all head home? It’s late, and you all look tired. I will make sure Chloe sees a doctor.” Adrian finally came to my rescue.
“Please do that,” Mrs. Sanchester said.
“I will take her to a doctor, I promise,” Adrian said.
“Okay. Take care of yourself, honey.” She hugged me again before letting go.
Nana came to hug me too, beaming at my stomach before pulling away.
“Bye, Chloe.” Nora waved.
“Bye, Nora.” I watched them as they disappeared down the large hallway until they entered the elevator.
I exhaled in relief when the elevator doors closed. Adrian chuckled beside me.
“That wasn’t funny,” I said, glaring at him.
“You should go home and get some sleep,” he suggested.
“You need that more than I do.”
The company business was taking a toll on him, especially with Tristan’s issues.
“I will drop you off. I have to be at work before seven. There’s a big deal I have to seal tomorrow,” he said, glancing at his wristwatch.
“I’m not leaving yet.” I wasn’t ready to return to the big house while Tristan stayed here by himself.
“Why?”
“Morris will take me home when I’m ready.” That was all I told him.
