Chapter 57

Ariella had no idea what Ryan was about to say. She panicked, worried he might bring up that the baby wasn't his. She didn't have time to care-she grabbed the glass of milk, chugged it, then moved to shove him toward the door. "Alright, alright, I get it. Now go. It's late, and I need rest-being pregnant and all!" She was actually pushing him, and her tone sounded more tender than usual. Ryan, of course, couldn't help but feel a little pleased. "Okay, okay, don't strain yourself. We can't risk anything with the baby, I'll go. Goodnight... sweetheart!" It was her reaction that gave him the guts to say it. He figured girls liked pet names-it'd bring them closer, right? Ariella frowned at the word, but now wasn't the moment to argue. Getting him out was priority number one. In the next room, Lucian's expression darkened. Ryan cared way too much-bringing milk, fretting over her well-being-who'd believe it wasn't his kid? He was this close to storming out, grabbing Ariella, and telling his