Chapter 96

Lily stared blankly at Denise, completely lost for a moment. “Wait… are you saying…?” “I think it’s likely. Hey, when was your last period?” “I think… I think I missed it last month. I didn’t really notice at first…” The realization slowly sank in for Lily. “Oh right, with Mark… the first few times we used protection, but later—like twice—we didn’t. He said… he said he didn’t like it, and I didn’t push it,” Lily mumbled. Denise’s face darkened. That guy seriously didn’t give a damn about Lily—just wanted it his way. Typical. Sure, he got what he wanted, but if Lily got pregnant, she’d be the one paying the price. They were still in sophomore year. If this was for real… keeping the baby wasn’t even an option. “Denise, don’t say stuff like that… you’re freaking me out!” Lily grabbed Denise’s hand nervously. “Alright, never mind lunch. We’re going to the hospital now.” Denise tossed some cash at the counter and pulled Lily along. “Relax, the hospital’s far enough from campus. No one we kn