Curtis couldn\u2019t stop thinking about the baby.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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He placed his hand on Adriana\u2019s soft, growing belly, and a rush of emotion filled his chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
If nothing changed, he probably wouldn\u2019t be around when the baby was born.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once everything was wrapped up, he would need to vanish for a while. It was the only way to keep Adriana and the baby safe.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The steakhouse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton had planned to take Yolanda and Lily to a casual cajun boil place, but Yolanda had other ideas. She brought them to a swanky steakhouse instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGet whatever you want. I\u2019ve got it,\u201d Yolanda said, flashing a grin.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton\u2019s ears turned red as he gave a small nod.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDenton, my stomach\u2019s acting up. Can you take me home?\u201d Lily asked gently, trying to get some alone time with him. She didn\u2019t want to share a dinner table with Yolanda.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda had been stepping on her toes from the moment they walked in. Lily had tried to sit beside Denton, but Yolanda swooped in first, leaving Lily stuck across the table, fuming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda\u2019s eyes lit up. \u201cYour stomach hurts? Then we\u2019ve gotta go to the hospital. Right now. This calls for a checkup!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She wasn\u2019t just being nice. She wanted answers. She wanted to know if Lily really had HIV.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily went stiff. Her face turned pale. \u201cN\u2013no, it\u2019s really nothing. I just feel a little off. If I get some rest, I\u2019ll be okay.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda gave her a too\u2013bright smile. \u201cNope. Could be anything. What if it\u2019s something serious, like a tumor? Can\u2019t let that slide. Let\u2019s go. Right now.\u201d She stood and reached for Lily like she meant to pull her out of the booth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily\u2019s eyes went wide. She looked at Denton, practically begging. \u201cDenton, I swear, I don\u2019t need a doctor. I\u2019m fine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton blinked. He had no idea what Yolanda was trying to pull.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda crossed her arms and gave Denton a sharp look. \u201cListen. You need to take better care\u00a0<\/p>\n
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of women. If she\u2019s not feeling right, you take her to get checked out. End of story. Understand?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Denton nodded fast, looking like a scared puppy He stood up right away. \u201cLily, come on. We\u2019ll take you to the hospital.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily\u2019s face scrunched like she was about to cry. \u201cI told you I\u2019m fine! I know my own body! I don\u2019t need to see anyone. You don\u2019t have to come. I\u2019ll go by myself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She bolted out, looking embarrassed and furious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda narrowed her eyes. That much panic over a hospital? Yeah, something was definitely\u00a0<\/p>\n
wrong.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton looked toward the door, unsure if he should follow, but Yolanda reached out and yanked his sleeve.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She gave him a sharp look and said, \u201cSit your ass down.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton dropped into his seat, stiff and awkward, eyes locked on her nervously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019re an adult now. If you\u2019re thinking about sleeping with someone, it has to start with trust. Both of you need to be healthy. No infections. No diseases. That\u2019s the bare minimum You need to take responsibility for your own body and theirs,\u201d Yolanda said, her tone flat bu direct.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton\u2019s ears went red. What was she even talking about? Was she \u2026 hitting on him? He couldn\u2019t help feeling flustered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m healthy. I\u2019ve never dated anyone,\u201d he said fast, looking serious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda nodded. The kid was shockingly pure. \u201cIf you\u2019re sure about your health, then keep it that way. You don\u2019t know anything about that Lily girl. Don\u2019t just assume she\u2019s clean. Don\u2019t risk it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton froze. It finally clicked. She was warning him about Lily the entire time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His face heated up again. He stared at Yolanda. Was this jealousy? Was she trying to keep him away from Lily? \u201cI\u2019m not the type to hook up just because I can,\u201d he muttered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda gave a nod of approval. Then she added. \u201cAnd no kissing either. You can still catch something that way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Denton nodded again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yolanda slid the menu over to him. \u201cAlright. Since you\u2019ve been so good about it, lunch is on\u00a0<\/p>\n
me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lily slipped out of the restaurant and quickly called Savannah.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMs. Feron, there\u2019s a woman named Yolanda always hovering around Denton. Every time I try to be alone with him, she cuts in. She clearly doesn\u2019t like me. I can\u2019t even get near him anymore, let alone get closer,\u201d Lily whispered.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Savannah\u2019s tone turned sharp. Adriana and Yolanda were nothing but parasites. They needed to be removed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry. Their little winning streak\u2019s almost over,\u201d Savannah said through clenched teeth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Langford Group drained Curtis\u2018 inheritance and Danielle\u2019s team took him out, there wouldn\u2019t be anything left for Adriana and Yolanda to hide behind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They\u2019d lose every inch of leverage and fall hard.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJust hold your ground. Don\u2019t rush it. Denton\u2019s not an idiot. If you push too fast, it\u2019ll scare him off,\u201d Savannah said again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lily let out a heavy breath and sat on the bench nearby. The tears came before she could stop them, falling down her cheeks one after another.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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