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“Oh my gosh, Roman. Congratulations. Wow. You’re going to be a dad.”

“Thank you. I know how fast gossip travels around here, so spread the word. I don’t want anyone being caught off guard.”

“Some of the ladies here won’t be happy.” She smirked.

“Then they can seek employment elsewhere.” I winked.

I grabbed the file I needed from my desk and shoved itinto my briefcase. After getting Morgan, we climbed into the back of the Escalade.

“What is your new client being charged with?” she asked.

“He’s being charged with the disappearance of his fiancée.”

“Nice.” She sighed.

We were escorted into a room where we sat and waited for the guards to bring Mr. Jude Taylor in. The door opened, and he was escorted inside and handcuffed to the table.

“Mr. Taylor, I’m Roman Hamilton. Your family has hired me as your attorney. This is Morgan Ashley. She’ll be helping with your case.”

After we talked to him for two hours, we left the room, and Morgan glanced at me.

“He’s guilty,” she said.

“I know he is.” I sighed. “I’ll have to try and get the best possible deal for him. Shit.” I shook my head.

CHAPTER 33

ONE WEEK LATER

Morgan

I inhaled a sharp breath as I held my phone in my hand and stared at my mother’s number. Pushing it, I brought the phone to my ear, waiting for her to answer while my belly twisted in knots.

“Madison?”

“Morgan, Mom.”

“I know that. I still can’t get used to the fact that you changed your name.”

“You know I didn’t have a choice. And it’s been fourteen years. How are you?”

“I’m doing well. How are you?”

“I’m pregnant, Mom.”

“Did you get married and didn’t tell me?”

“No, but I do have an amazing boyfriend who is a hotshot attorney. I work at his firm and live with him in his house on the beach in the Pacific Palisades.”

“Oh, Morgan. I’m so happy to hear that you’re finally settling down somewhere. I’m going to be a grandma. I can’t believe it. I never thought you would?—”

“Me either, Mom, but it happened. Listen, I need to get back to a case I’m working on. I just wanted to call and let you know about the baby.”

“Thank you. You have no idea how happy this makes me. Maybe you can come for a visit. You know I can’t fly, and the drive across the country would be too much. I would love to meet Roman.”

“I’ll think about it. I have to go. We’ll talk soon.” I ended the call and let out a breath.

There was a knock on my office door.

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