Fractured
I swallowed hard.
“She’s my sister. Our parents had traveled,” I lied. “Doctor, you can talk to me—I’m like a father to her.”
He drew a deep breath. “Do you know your sister is three months pregnant?” he asked steadily.
I shook my head, showing I was aware.
I dropped my gaze to the floor. My heart pounded so loud, I imagined the doctor could hear it.
“Pull yourself together, please,” he said, staring at me intently.
“Is she dead?” I asked, my eyes shimmering with fear of the unknown.
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