Fredric’s POV

At some point, I’ll have to tell Paula about Mathilda’s pregnancy.

She’ll never accept it—of that I’m sure. This is, without question, the worst possible news.

I still can’t believe it myself. But even if I accuse Mathilda of getting pregnant by another man, it wouldn’t change the truth.

That baby is mine.

I still remember the blood on the sheets that night—proof of her virginity.

I’m the one who got Mathilda pregnant.

And honestly, I do feel a sense of guilt.

I never should’ve ta