Eliana hearing the word, quickly shook her head. "No—," she said, "I'm not."

Samuel kept staring at her, as if trying to spot any sign of deception on her face.

Eliana hurriedly explained, lying without hesitation. "Really, I'm not. I just accidentally ate something bad recently, that's why it's perfect we eat like today! It was lovely. My periods are regular, and if I were pregnant, how could I hide it from you?"

He had just said he didn't want her ...