Chapter 44

After the initial shock, all Nina felt was sheer panic. She grabbed Lisette's hand, gripping it tightly. "Lise, he must have found out that I'm pregnant. Why else would he go out of his way to bring in Dr. Dale?" She didn't buy the idea that Shane was simply concerned about her health and wanted Calla to treat her. She knew that that cold, ruthless man wasn't capable of such kindness. "I thought the same thing." Lisette frowned, her voice low and comforting. "That's why I came straight to you the moment I heard." Nina knew what she meant. If Shane had already discovered her pregnancy, escaping would be even more challenging. And now that Calla had been forced to cancel, what was stopping Shane from bringing in another specialist—Dr. Ainsworth, Dr. Wales, or whoever else he could find? "No. I have to leave. Fast." Nina had no focus left for work. She shot up from her chair, pacing the office anxiously. "Every second I spend waiting increases the risk of him finding out."