Chapter Eighty-five
As Isabella sipped her juice, a sudden flash from Derek's phone caught her attention.

He had just ended the recording, and the light from the kitchen drew her gaze, curiosity sparking in her eyes.

"Derek?" she called, a note of suspicion in her voice.

For a moment, he thought he had been caught.

He walked out from behind the kitchen door, his face downcast.

Unknown to him, she didn't grasp what had happened.

"Did you hear the conversation between Alex and me?" she asked, her tone inquisitive.

His mind raced. Should he tell her the truth? What if she reacted badly? What if she threw him out because of it?

He desperately wanted to confirm something about her pregnancy but struggled to find the right words. The question had been gnawing at him since he heard the news from the kitchen. He needed to know.

"Don't lie to me," she added, sensing his hesitation during the brief silence.

"Yes," he nodded.

She smiled, expecting him to congratulate her.

"What?" Her eyes w
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