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“Yes, he has the look.”
I chuckled. “He’s just a doctor.”
“A doctor you got down and dirty with.” She pinched my side, wiggling her brows.
“Ugh, don't say it that way.”
“But it was great sex.”
“Linea!” I looked around, but no one paid us any mind. "Shh.”
“What? You told me it's no big deal.”
“Well, that was before I found out he's staying. He’s setting up practice here.”
“Oh, dear.”
“Yep. So much for never seeing him again.”
“Well…” Linea chewed on her lip. “I’ve got nothing. That's messed up.”
My stomach churned. “It is.”
"So, does your dad know?"
My heart leaped into my throat. “Of course not. And you won't say anything about it.”
“I won't breathe a word of it.”
We neared the grocery store, and I relaxed my shoulders. If I didn't tell my dad, and Linea didn’t, then all would be fine.
Liam, too, had been cooperating, turning down my dad’s dinner invites.
I was sure it was because of me.
I refused to let that make me feel any type of way. It was what I wanted.
Just then, my stomach clenched up, and a sick feeling heaved up my throat. I raced to the nearest trash can and bent over it.
My breakfast came up.
“Oh, dear.” Linea appeared by my side, holding back my hair.
Another wave came, and I heaved again.
Linea muttered sorry over and over until my insides emptied. I sank on my heels, pulling in a deep breath.
“That was disgusting.” I pushed aside the trash can.
My quip hung in the silence between us.
“Ava,” she started, “how long have you been feeling rough?”
“A week.” I ran a hand over my forehead. I had mentioned this before. “Why?”
Her eyes narrowed.
“What are you thinking?" I drew myself up, and a chill rushed through me.
