“Well, don’t worry.” She bit her lip. “It’s not here.” Simon’s breath caught. “What do you mean?” Her eyes flitted to the side of his face. “I’m not pregnant.” “You’re—” He couldn’t finish the sentence. The strangest feeling sank into his body. He didn’t think it was disappointment, but he wasn’t quite sure. “You lied to me?” he whispered. She shook her head fiercely as she sat up to face him. “No!” she cried. “No, I never lied. I swear. I thought I’d conceived. I truly thought I had. But—” She choked on a sob, and squeezed her eyes shut against an onslaught of tears. She hugged her legs to
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