was surprised to s

t along well, and often visited each other. When my dad started his business and made some money, we

ool. He had a sharp temper, spoke little, and kept a cold demeanor. When girls slipped hi

days, they sometimes left me with Ford's family. Ford was always distant, barely talking to me. I sensed he did

s, or lukewarm colleagues, and it left me feeling heavy. Other pregnant women had family to confide in, but my mom wa

es. His family had been kind to me,

d him. "Ford, what

he badge around his neck. "Your company hi

e title and felt a

t was said to be a doctoral student. I never imagined Ford, of

nning me up and down as if confirming something

nderstanding w

exit with quick steps. I tugged back. "Slow

sion. Without a word, he led me to an empty workspace and let go, his fa

been too busy. But my pregnancy tests all showed two lines

ring at my stomach, his e

You've been drugged

king nonsense. When did a straight-laced scien

s words stirred a restl

ve him. He pulled me toward his car. "I'm taking you