Brixton would’ve gone on teasing me if it weren’t for the knock on the door. Mrs. Melendez came in with another woman, both carrying trays of food. They placed them on the small table beside the lamp.“We’ll bring the wine shortly,” said Mrs. Melendez after arranging the food. “Once you’re done eating, just place the trays outside so we can collect them.”“Thank you, Mrs. Melendez,” said Brix, still smiling.Mrs. Melendez turned to me. “I heard you’re pregnant? Would you like me to call a healer to check on you?”I gulped and shook my head. “N-no need, Mrs. Melendez. I feel fine. Thank you, though.” I tried to smile to hide my embarrassment.Now I really felt guilty. After she took us in and treated us with kindness, we’re just lying to her. Meanwhile, Brix didn’t seem to care at all—he was even laughing.“Are you sure?” she asked again.Brix threw an arm around my shoulder. “Honestly, she doesn’t need a healer, Mrs. Melendez. What she needs... is the warmth of my body—”I pinched Bri
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