ll rang at

for the gala. It was supposed to be our engagement party, a majo

ed the

a junior aide from the campaign. Her eyes were re

egnant. Ve

voice cracking. "Please. I

cold. I built Liam' s career from nothing. I knew every sta

My voice was steady, like a news a

cheeks. "He was going to tell you. He promised. But now

just let us have a chance. Let the baby

sn't asking for my forgiveness. She was asking me to pro

He didn't even look at me. He went strai

here? I told you t

s expression hardened. He turned t

roblem, Ava.

ee that,

ulling out his phone. "I'm canceli

ady dialing his press secretary. Then he lo

g we worked for is gone. You will stay quiet. You will handle this. After the e

epped outside, the street erupted in flashing lights. Paparazzi.

tic Congressman, rushed a distraught, pregnant int

illain, left al