Chapter 48 Unexpected Discovery (2)

• The tension in the air was palpable as I stood there, my heart racing. The revelation hung between us like a thick fog, impossible to ignore. Karl's eyes bore into me, searching for an explanation, a flicker of understanding in his gaze.
• "I..." My voice faltered, the weight of his stare almost too much to bear. I took a deep, steadying breath, trying to gather my thoughts amidst the turmoil. The words, when they came, felt like a confession, "Yes, I am on birth control."
• Karl's reaction was immediate, his face a mask of confusion and hurt. "Are you using birth control?" His voice was louder now, each word punctuated with a mix of disbelief and anger.