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“Don’t start your hysterics, Serena. We didn’t plan this, but I wasn’t going to deprive myself of the chance to be with someone I truly want,” his voice goes cold as he steps closer to her, “and I do want her. More than anything, you should remember that and think carefully about your next move.”
Serena’s lips are thin, and they stare at each other before she shakes her head. “You’ve ruined yourself, your reputation, everything you stand for to get your dick wet. I hope she was worth it, I’m going to make sure everyone knows the type of person you are before the night ends.”
My stomach twists, I grip his elbow, and he glances down at me. Jamie gives me a reassuring smile before turning back to my aunt.
“Perhaps we should tell everyone who you are. Alice and Kelly would be curious about the afternoons you spend with their husbands. Or even the head of the débutante foundation, everyone has been wondering how you got into that board. Or how about—”
My aunt’s face pales with each word Jamie says, she throws up a well-manicured hand, “ Stop. I understand. You’ve been trailing me for months.”
“Years,” Jamie corrects, “I’ve had divorce papers drawn since your father died.”
She shakes her head. “I’m too old to be remarried. We can keep this a secret.”
My heart sinks at the suggestion, I didn’t want to be the mistress in their relationship.
Jamie doesn’t let me entertain the thought. “No, she’s going to be mine in every way.” He wraps his arm around me again, his hand stopping to hold onto my stomach.
Serena glances at it, and I can see her visible swallow. “They’ll never accept her child, especially from you.”
“We don’t care about society,” I whisper, putting my hand on Jamie’s chest and curling into his body. His hand slides to my hip, and he squeezes it.
“Serena,” Jamie says softly, “I’m asking as the person who never wanted this marriage but did everything to make you happy. For once, please give me this.”
I swore I could see her eyes glisten, but her head turns before I could confirm. She doesn’t say anything and walks away from us silently, heading towards the doors that lead into the back garden.
“Jamie!” I exclaim, going to follow her, “she’s going to tell everyone.”
He stops me, pulling me tighter against him. “She’s not. Deep down, she knew this would ruin your sister's wedding. I’m sure we’re safe for the night.”
“You think she’s going to tell everyone regardless?”
He shrugs, leaning down to kiss my nose. “That’s just who she is. As long as she’s not spreading lies, I’ll allow her to act how she wants about the situation.”
“I thought we would have more time,” I tell him.
Jamie’s jaw tics, “so did I. I wanted to make sure we were in a good place because we broke the news to your family.”
He sighs, and I smile weakly up at him. “I want this. I’m not afraid of how we will get there.”
