PREGNANT BY CONTRACT
But this morning, everything felt quiet inside her, as if all her emotions had been drained.
This morning, Bella sent a short message to Aaron. She agreed to the deal he offered.
Today, the contract marriage would take place—this afternoon, at the County Clerk’s office in Texas. No party. No music. No flowers. Just the quiet government office, with two witnesses she didn’t even know.
Her mother didn’t know anything yet.
All Bella had said was, “I got a job in Dallas, Mom. All the bills will be paid this week.” She had said that during a video call at dawn.