Lisa’s POV

The words came out a bit too blunt and awkward. I didn’t plan to say them like that, they just slipped out.

Dr. Marlow’s brows drew together. She blinked, hesitant, clearly debating how far she could go. I expected her to launch into a speech about confidentiality, but I didn’t wait.

“Please,” I said before she could speak. “I’m not here to make trouble. I just… I need to understand him. And I know this probably crosses a few lines. But I’m his wife. I’m carrying his child and…”

My voice cracked, just a little. Maybe it was real. Maybe it was strategy.

Either way, it worked.

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