"Shut up! Evelyn, remember this—you’re nothing more than a fleeting distraction. What gives you the right to compare yourself to Addie?"

His gaze was frigid, a dangerous glint darkening his eyes.

"It’s just a child. If I wanted one, I could have as many as I pleased."

He turned to his bodyguards and ordered, "Take her to the hospital. Get rid of it."

Evelyn froze, panic washing over her as