My stomach twisted violently and I had to fight the urge to vomit. Lorenzo leaned into her, pressing a slow kiss against her neck. "Then, your wish is my command, Seraphina."
The screen then went black. I felt like I was going to be sick.
~ Earlier that Evening
The house was decorated as if it was a wedding venue with soft music playing in the background. I stood in the dining room, staring at the small velvet box, sitting at the table.
Inside it was the ultrasound of our unborn child.
After every miscarriage, I was left broke, but this—it was different, I had hope. I was going to surprise Lorenzo.
As if on cue, my phone vibrated on the counter. Lorenzo's name flashed across the screen.
Smiling, I answered quickly, my heart fluttering with excitement. "Lorenzo, I have a surprise for—"
"I'm at The Black Lotus," he cut in, his voice trembling a little. "Running late. Don't wait up."
I blinked. "The Black Lotus?"
He sighed, getting impatient. "Business."
There was a brief pause, then a muffled voice in the background—a woman's voice. Low, husky.
A cold shiver ran down my spine but I shrugged it off.
"But I thought you were coming home early."