บททั้งหมดของ Ride Me, Don’t Love Me: บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 13

RAINA The hospital came into view, and I drew in a deep breath, my fingers tightening around the strap of my bag. Please let this work. That was the only thought in my head as Elias parked the car. My heart was already racing, thudding so loudly I was sure he could hear it. I hadn’t said much since we left the house, and neither had he. I knew what he was thinking. He was waiting, watching, curious to see what kind of stunt I believed could get me out of this without being caught. I stepped out of the car, smoothing the oversized shirt down my thighs, and he joined me a second later. Without a word, we walked side by side into the hospital. Immediately we entered I saw them. Zane, his parents, and her. Elara. She stood close to him, her hand tucked comfortably around his arm. My steps slowed for half a second before I forced myself forward. My heart began to pound harder as we approached them, every beat echoing in my ears. Elias greeted his father first, then Zane’s mum. But

RAINA"Soon?" I repeated, turning to look at him with raised eyebrows. "You're still on that?"Elias started the car, that insufferable smirk still plastered on his face. "Oh, I'm very much still on that.""You're delusional," I muttered, settling back into my seat and staring out the window as he pulled out of the hospital parking lot."And you're in denial," he shot back smoothly.I refused to respond. Refused to give him the satisfaction. Instead, I watched the buildings blur past, trying to process everything that had just happened.I'd actually done it. I'd blackmailed a doctor, forged a pregnancy test, and walked out of there with everyone believing I was carrying Elias's child. I let out a small laugh before I could stop it."What's funny?" Elias asked, glancing at me."Nothing," I said, shaking my head. "Just… I can't believe that actually worked.""You can't believe it?" He sounded genuinely amused. "You're the one who made it work. That was some next-level manipulation back