Chapter 9

Zachary furrowed his brow slightly as unease crept up his spine. He raised a hand to massage his temples, trying to shake off the strange discomfort gnawing at him. "I can't be late for the board meeting," he eventually said. Yasmin sat up with the sheets wrapped around her and began tracing circles on his back. "Then… come home early tonight?" Her flushed face still bore the afterglow of satisfaction, but a calculating glint flashed in her eyes. … The moment Zachary left, Yasmin grabbed her phone and called Susan to tell her the good news. "I told you, didn't I? Zachary isn't over you," Susan responded, her voice bubbling with excitement. She continued, "Everything's been taken care of at the hospital. The doctor who saw you before will admit it's a misdiagnosis. Once you're carrying his child, we'll see what Melanie has to fight you with." … Meanwhile, Zachary had arrived at the office. As soon as he stepped into the conference room, he saw several board members gather