“I apologized because I’ve done all in my power to convince her to become my wife, would do anything to have her as my wife, and I suddenly realized that I couldn’t marry her, that I had to marry you.” Her heart stammered. “Why?” Before he could respond, the truth hit her. “Damn them! They told you, didn’t they? I didn’t want this. I didn’t—” “What? Who? What are you talking about?” “Dr. Graves and Winnie. They’ve opposed my plans from the beginning. But it’s not fair to you, just because I’m with child—” “What?” Claybourne wrapped his hand around her arm, drew her near, and stood over her
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