Hannah felt full and sleepy as she returned to the clinic with Ashton. Her mood had improved slightly, though she was still uneasy, haunted by the staff's warnings. The truth was, Hannah was somewhat traumatized; she'd been through something similar before—accused of trying to steal Don.

All Hannah wanted was to stay out of the drama, live in peace, and deliver her baby safely.

Unconsciously, she rubbed her stomach. A pang of sadness washed over her. What would Alden do if he found out she was carrying his child?

"Hey, are you okay, Hannah?" Ashton's voice interrupted her thoughts.

Hannah looked at him briefly and nodded. "I'm fine."

"You look...