“Leave my hand, Laura,” he warned in a deep, cold tone. He didn't snatch his hand back in anger, carefully making sure he didn't pull hard enough to trip her from the high stool she was sitting on.“No, I won’t,” she said stubbornly. “Not until you answer me.”His jaw clenched as he gritted out, “I don’t owe you anything. You’re carrying my best friend’s child, and that’s all I care about.”Laura sighed, a pained expression washing over her face. In her mind, she was sure he was only bitter because she had gotten pregnant with Reid while claiming all along that she loved him. “Luciano, listen to me. Just once. Give me a chance to explain,” she begged in a convincingly sweet voice.“I said there's no need,” he replied icily.Slowly but carefully, he tugged his hand from her grip. She let go, watching as he turned and walked out, heading up the stairs toward the top deck for fresh air.Laura followed right behind him. Out on the breezy deck, Luciano turned around, looking thoroughly ann
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