Chapter 271

Ava zoned out for a second, following Louise's gaze before finally replying after a long pause, "Yeah... I'm pregnant." "We're super close, so I probably know the baby's father too, right?" Louise looked up, smiling gently as she asked. Ava froze, not sure what to say. Of course she knew. Of course Louise knew. In your head, Edgar is still your boyfriend-your whole world. Louise, how am I supposed to even begin? "Yeah. You know him." "Have we known each other long?" Louise asked again. Ava sat beside her, tilting her head thoughtfully. "For quite a few years." "Then we must've been really good friends. I've never been great at making friends, but if I treat someone as a true friend, I'd do anything for them. So cut yourself some slack-if I hadn't pushed you away and you were still carrying the baby... I'd really never forgive myself." The sincerity in Louise's voice hit Ava like a wave-raw and honest. It made the guilt in her chest burn even deeper. "You really can't remember anything