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“No clue. Or at least I don’t think he does. The last time we made love, he enjoyed my breasts more than usual, and my orgasms were off the charts.” I fanned myself, remembering that night.
Lily glared unamused.
“What can I say? These pregnancy hormones have been awesome for my sex life.”
“What do you want to happen?” Lily asked in her no-time-for-bullshit tone.
“I want to be with Will. I want it all with him.”
“With a cheater? You know the saying—”
“Yeah, yeah, yeah.” I waved her off. “That’s why I haven’t told him. I wanted him to stop the affair on his own. I wanted him to choose me because he wantsme, not out of obligation. That would be like trapping him and then he’d cheat on me forever.”
“Just break up with the bastard, and we’ll raise the baby together! I’ve wanted a baby for years. Now I can have one with you. We can co-parent!” Her eyes danced around the room, considering the possibilities. I had to admit it, she would be an awesome mother and partner, but I couldn’t go there right now.
“Can I please have my phone?” I arched my brow. I wasn’t playing her games anymore. She handed it to me, then scooted closer while I checked my messages; three were from Will.
Will:Baby, I’m sorry. Please come home so we can talk.
Will: Please don’t ignore me. It’s not how it looks. Call me.
Will: It’s 2 in the fucking morning. Are you coming home or not?
“Wow, charming.” Lily scoffed.
“Stop it. He’s hurting. He always drops F-bombs when he’s stressed.”
Lily sighed. “Just play the voice message.”
I put it on speaker and pushed play:I’m sorry I hurt you. Please come home or call me so we can talk. I love you, Miranda. You’re mine, and I’m yours. Don’t you ever forget it.
Just hearing the grief in his voice ripped me in two.
“I love how he didn’t mention Cori. What does he want, an open relationship?”
I rolled my eyes.
Lily stood and walked into the kitchen. “I’m serious about raising the baby with you.”
“That would never be allowed.”
“Why not?” She walked out, peeling a banana.
“We don’t have time for this conversation.”
“Okay. After the wedding, we’re talking abouteverything.”
“Fine.”
