PLUS-SIZE FAKE PREGNANCY
"P-Pregnant?" Elena repeated Elizabeth's question, her voice trembling with nervous uncertainty.
"Yes, darling. I have a strong feeling that you are carrying a child," Lady Elizabeth replied. Her warm fingers remained dedicated to gently massaging the nape of Elena's neck, while her eyes sparkled with a sudden, overwhelming surge of hope. "Is your cycle delayed this month?"
Elena swallowed hard, exerting every ounce of her strength to suppress the panic that suddenly assaulted her.
"M-Mother... my monthly cycle is not delayed at all," Elena answered, her voice slightly raspy from the bout of nausea that had just plagued her.