C38 Connection

Uncomfortable silence settles as they both take in the implications of Stella’s statement.

“That’s horrible.” And Madelyn does look horrified, voice barely audible.

Stella shrugs and looks away, clearly not willing to dwell on the subject for long.

“I did as I was told and two months later, I was pregnant. With you, Millan.”

Millan swallows, holding Stella’s remorseful gaze