*No Soul*

“Mother dear, are you okay?” Gideon had taken her to her room. He was upset that now his mother will even feel bad after the news. “I did nothing,” she started panicking and holding her son’s hand. “I didn’t plan to get into this mess. What is he going to do to me? Is he going to punish me in front of everyone after he rejects me?” she was letting it out in a panic. Her heart was pounding hard in her chest at the thought of getting punished by Lord Rodriguez. The fear took aback Gideon on his mother’s face. He understood nothing she was saying. “What are you talking about, mother?” he gripped her hand and then focused on her face changing expressions. From being afraid of being confused, her reactions changed very quickly. “That announcement of my pregnancy,” as she spoke in a whisper and continued watching her son’s face. Gideon’s jaw met the floor when he heard his mother talk about her pregnancy. “You are preg---nant?” Gideon questioned in stuttering. His hands went cold and even Be