GIANNA'S POV His brow furrowed. "What do you mean?" "I don't think I'm allowed to drink." My voice came out carefully neutral. The confusion on his face instantly morphed into concern. "Why? What's wrong?" His hand came to my face, tilting it toward the lantern light as if checking for signs of illness. "Are you alright? Gianna, talk to me. Is something wrong?" "Calm down." I caught his hand, holding it between both of mine. "It's not what you think." "Then what is it?" His eyes searched mine, fear and worry mixing in their depths. "You know how you forced me to go to the doctor yesterday?" I bit my lip, watching his expression carefully. "Yes." He nodded slowly. "And you said the doctor told you it was just the flu." "Well..." I took a breath. "I sort of lied." His entire body went rigid. "Lied? Gianna, what..." "Do you remember, about a year ago, that contract we signed?" I spoke quickly, needing to get it all out before I lost my nerve. "About children?" His ex
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