Chapter 13 – Rock, Paper, Scissors

(Leigh’s POV)

“What?” I ask, swallowing hard as I look shocked in front of Alex.

“Oh!” Alex mumbles and smiles sheepishly. “I should have been clear, Leigh. What I want to say is let’s stay married for a month, and then we can have the divorce.”

I sigh in relief, nodding at him, then I stop and furrow my forehead. “One month? Why?” My eyes went round again.

“Because it’s easier to tell your parents we want a divorce after finding out you’re not really pregnant.” His eyebrows knitted. “I overdid the act, telling them you’re delayed, so they’ll be expecting.”

I nod, agreeing with him. “You’re right, but it’s a better excuse because he planned to place me in the sack and hang it in the kitchen.”

“That’s