“Sis, how’s the baby? You’ve got to take care of my little nephew! I can’t wait to play with him.”
She giggled, reaching out to touch my belly.
But I remembered the words I’d overheard at the reunion and felt a wave of disgust. Instinctively, I stepped back.
Still, I forced myself to act the part of a caring sister.
“Of course. My son will be in your care, Lily. I believe you’ll make a great aunt.”
Lily’s face froze for a moment at my words, then quickly recovered.
“Sis, I’ll take care of my nephew for sure.”
She reached for my belly, her eyes shining with delight.
But I ignored her, rising to leave without hesitation.
Her hand hung awkwardly in the air, her face a mask of disbelief. She hadn’t expected me to treat her that way.
As soon as I left, her expression twisted into something sinister.
“Ryan, does Emily know something? She wouldn’t even let me touch her stomach.”
Ryan pulled Lily into his arms, nuzzling against her chest.
“Relax, Emily isn’t that smart.”
He lifted his head, his Adam’s apple bobbing, his gaze burning with lust as he looked at her.
“Besides, I’m dying anyway. Even if Emily realizes the baby isn’t hers, if she tries to terminate, she won’t survive the internet backlash.”