“What did you just say?”

Her father’s voice dropped low—dangerously low.

Across the study, her mother sat frozen, her mouth slightly open as she stared at Liora with wide, stunned eyes.

Liora swallowed hard, her fingers trembling slightly at her sides.

“I… I’m pregnant, Father.”

Silence crashed into the room.

Then—

“Don’t lie to avoid your responsibility, girl!” her mother suddenly exploded, snapping out of her shock.

Liora let out a bitter scoff.

“My responsibility?” she repeated in disbelief.