Chapter 85 Shocking News

• “ Alex, have you heard ” The words burst into the quiet of his study as his longtime friend Martin burst through the door, his eyes wild with urgency. Alexander, leaning over his mahogany desk reviewing yet another set of contract variations, looked up in startled confusion.
• “ What now, Martin ” Alexander asked, a note of desirousness mixed with solicitude threading his tone. The soft lamplight made the solicitude lines on Martin’s face indeed more pronounced.
• Martin slightly took a breath before blurting out, “ Chloe — she’s pregnant! ” His voice was nearly a cry, echoing off the dark-paneled walls. For a moment, time sounded too indurate as the words hung in the air. Alexander’s hand stilled above the paper in front of him, his heart pounding like a raw barrel.