SOPHIA’S POV We were all waiting for the doctor to return with the results. Pregnant or not. But what they didn’t know was that I was playing a different game. “Relax, darling,” Anita finally said, her voice dripping with satisfaction as she smoothed Isabella’s hair back. “This will all be over soon, and the truth will come out. Jace will finally have the family he deserves.” My nails dug into my palm, but I forced myself to smile faintly. She thought she’d already won. The family doctor stepped into tense room where we were all waiting. “Mr. Thorne,” he said carefully, his eyes darting toward me, then Isabella. “I have the results you’ve been waiting for.” The room froze. Anita leaned forward, her face glowing with smug anticipation. “Isabella’s pregnancy is real,” he said.

