#Chapter 144: Cheated

“You promised me you also wanted to keep the baby a secret, so why the hell does the entire Academy know about it now?” Joseph threw his hands up. “What happened?” “I couldn’t complete the qualifying exam without endangering the baby, so I didn’t,” I said. “And then they wanted an explanation.” “You didn’t have to tell them this.” He waved toward my growing stomach. “You could have made something up.” “I couldn’t think of anything in moment. But it’s okay. It’s all on me. I haven’t told anyone that you are the father and I promise that I won’t.” “That’s not good enough, Cynthia. Jesus. I’m just supposed to take your word for it?” I opened my mouth to defend myself, but he continued before I could say a word. “And even if I could – which, doubt – thanks to that spectacle you and Asher performed a few months ago, the whole school knows we saw each other for a while, and when. It wouldn’t take a rocket scientist to piece it together and bring me into the equation.” “I can’t