All Chapters of My Ex’s Pregnant Sister: Chapter 21 - Chapter 26

Anita drove faster than she normally would.The anger in her chest refused to settle, and the image of Grace standing inside Johnny’s house replayed over and over in her mind. The way Johnny had stood there so calmly. The way Grace had said no without hesitation.Her grip tightened around the steering wheel.“How did things get this messy?” she muttered to herself.The city lights blurred past as she turned into the quiet neighborhood where Jackson lived. Normally, coming here helped calm her down. Jackson had always been the stable one in her life—predictable, supportive, patient.Tonight she wasn’t sure how patient he would be.She parked outside his house and sat there for a moment, staring at the steering wheel.Then she sighed and stepped out of the car.Jackson NoticesJackson opened the door before she even knocked.He had clearly been expecting her.“You’re late,” he said, stepping aside so she could enter.Anita walked in without answering.Jackson closed the door behind her

Morning light slowly crept through the curtains of the living room.The soft golden rays stretched across the floor, climbing slowly onto the couch where Grace was sleeping.She stirred slightly.For a moment she didn’t remember where she was.Then she felt the warmth beside her.Grace’s eyes opened slowly.Her head was resting on something firm.She blinked.Johnny.Her head was resting against Johnny’s shoulder.Grace froze.Memories of the night before rushed back instantly.The conversation.The tension.The confession that they both felt something.Her heart began racing.Johnny was still asleep, leaning back against the couch, his head tilted slightly to the side.Grace carefully lifted her head, trying not to wake him.But Johnny stirred anyway.His eyes opened slowly.For a brief second neither of them spoke.Then Johnny looked down at her.“Morning.”Grace quickly sat up, brushing her hair behind her ear.“Morning.”There was a moment of awkward silence.Johnny stretched slig

Grace stared at herself in the mirror one last time. Her dress was soft and flowing, cinched at the waist to hide as much of her baby bump as possible. Yet, even with the loose fabric, she knew it would still be noticeable.She tried to smooth the skirt and tugged at her hair nervously. Her reflection looked back at her with wide, uncertain eyes.“I just… don’t want to embarrass him,” she whispered to herself. Her fingers hovered over her stomach. “He’s done so much for me already… and now this…”The thought of showing Johnny her growing bump made her cheeks burn. Would he see it as a reminder of her complicated situation? Or worse… would it make him think less of her?Johnny appeared in the doorway, dressed simply but neatly, with a slight smile on his face.“You ready?” he asked, his voice calm and reassuring.Grace swallowed, trying to steady her voice. “I… I think so.”Johnny stepped closer. “You look beautiful, Grace. Really.”Her cheeks warmed at the compliment. “I just… I don’t