A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 391

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The question felt so utterly out of place between them that she instinctively took a half-step back, creating distance. Then, composing herself, she answered as calmly as she could, "No…"

"Elissa," Frank said, seeing the crack in her facade. His gaze dropped to her still-flat stomach, his hands clenching at his sides, his throat tight. "Don't be afraid. I'll… I'll go with you to the hospital."

"Why would I go to the hospital?" Deciding there was no point in denying it further, Elissa's tone became matter-of-fact. "I'm a doctor myself. I don't need to go to a hospital right now." She planned on waiting until it was time to set up her prenatal file.

Frank's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're going to keep it?" His worst-case scenario had been accompanying her to an abortion clinic. He had never imagined she would want to have Rowan's child. Then that meant she and Rowan…

Elissa nodded, meeting his gaze without flinching. "Yes. But… you won't tell Rowan, will you?"

Frank let out a heavy sigh of relief. "Of course not." So, she wasn't getting back together with Rowan because of the baby. He paused, his expression softening. "While I don't think keeping this child is the best idea, if this is what you've decided, I will respect your choice. Elissa, I can also take on the role of a father. I can take care of you and the baby…"

Before he could finish, Elissa cut him off. "That won't be necessary. The role of the father is already taken." She and Frank couldn't afford any more complications between them, especially one of this magnitude.

Frank frowned. "Who?"