Alfonso POV
A rock forms in my stomach. Not because I'm worried about being the father, but I know whatever ground I've gained with Gemma has been lost by the doctor's announcement. Ember has to know that the truth will come out so I'm not sure what her end game is. Her child is not mine, but how do I convince Gemma of that until we can test the child's paternity? I expect Gemma to rip her hand from mine, but she doesn't. I'm not naive enough to think that means she isn't upset.
"Proving that you have a child in your womb in no way means it's mine. I haven't touched you in over six months. You and I both know that it couldn't possibly be mine," I say my voice rising with each word. "I won't lie for you, Alfonso. Your beloved deserves to know the truth. You chose me. I am meant to be you
