SWAYED

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"Erica?" Muya questioned. "Did you take care of her?" Stridha asked back.

"Was I supposed to?" Muya replied casually.

"Come on, Muya, you know what I mean," Stridha's gaze intensified. "Do you think she might be carrying your baby?"

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

In the clandestine shadows of my decision, I found myself returning to my former workplace, the grand mansion where I had once lived. A decisive whisper from my former boss's brother, Muya, became the key to this covert endeavor, ready to shield the secret of my pregnancy.

Muya was patient with me, waiting until I sobered from my crying before suggesting that I go home with him. "Let's go home together; trust me on this, please."

"I can't. I don't want to see that person."

"I'm aware, Erica. I suggest this because Benjamin is not around; he left the country weeks ago."