Chapter 568

• “When we’re done … I wonder how many close friends you talk to about your pregnancy, Marissa? I know I have at least one female friend who knows everything intimately. You know? Every single tiny detail.” There’s that tiny ray of hope inside of me. The one Arrick planted a while back, the slithering of doubt that this baby is Jake’s. The way she seemed to suggest she knew exactly whose baby this was confidently… there’s only one way a woman would know for sure.
• There’s that faltering flicker on her face again, and I sense Jake’s warmth behind my shoulder. I’m a little more empowered as he seems to get what I’m hinting at. His hand on my waist lets me know he’s right behind me, not that I need it. I can always feel his presence.
• “I wonder how many texts you’ve sent about it?” I reach back into my bag slowly, wondering how easily I can make her fold, especially if I’m right about this.