He brushed Jiang Lan’s hand away and rose to his feet. “Don’t.”
With that, he headed for the bathroom. Moments later, the sound of running water filled the silence.
Jiang Lan let out a breath she hadn’t realized she was holding. A wave of relief washed over her, but it was fleeting. Her hand drifted to her stomach, and a sudden panic seized her.
She could be on her period, but not for ten months.
















