I lost the baby

"WE didn't love each other, Gideon. We only got married because I got pregnant."

I watched as his lips parted while staring at me. His blue eyes were full of shock.

I swallowed hard and continued.

"We met in a bar in New York. We had a one-night stand. After a month, I found out I got pregnant. You married me because you said you couldn't have a child out of wedlock."

I decided to tell him the same thing I told Amelia. Same lies, less mistakes, right?

"You see… that's the reason our marriage was only held in your office. There's no love between us, Gideon."

"Ugh," he grunted. He closed his eyes and winced. His forehead was in a deep crease while his hand was on his head.

Was he okay? Did I strain his memories?

"G-Gideon?"

It took a moment before he opened his eyes. I saw a storm of confusion in those blue orbs.

"If you're telling the truth, then where's the baby?" His eyes drifted to my belly. I was wearing a white button-up top and jeans. "You don't look like you're