back from Blake's arm

to Blake's face. "The results?" h

lacial expression to Clare's pale, pleading

Edward. His voice was steady, professional. "The ultrasound shows a very early

nful jolt. She stared at Blake, a wave of immens

data. He then looked at Clare, his expression unreadable

ime, "we'll need to compare your DNA with fetal cells.

d the paper onto the counter. His next

procedure. T

but he spoke as if she were an o

out from under her. "What

ted, his voice devoid of any human feeling. "I

the words tearing from her

are you insane? You can't legally

dward reminded him coldly. "Don't forget who

s two bodyguards ente

nt to an operating

, her hands held up in front of her, until her back h

ht!" she screamed, struggling as they took her

sharp look from Edward stopped him in

r. Her brilliant plan had backfired in the most horrific way imaginable. Sh

sterile operating table. A nu

hot path down her temple. She thought of her father, alone

an inch from her ski

d's p

flicker of annoyance crossing h

kled from the other end. It was h

o be back at the estate in thirty minutes. We are announcin

rkened. "I'm han

nt than this marriage!"

Clare's mind raced. This

ds flying to her stomach as she let out a shar

. The nurse and bodyguards froze

g, "agonized" woman on the table. He could see the performance, t