“It started this morning,” Ivy said quietly. “Everything smelled rotten. I couldn’t eat anything.”

Aaron’s heart skipped a beat. He looked at her, his mind racing. “Ivy… have you had your period this month?”

She looked down. “Not yet.”

A wave of nerves rushed through him. He gently grabbed her arm. “Ivy… are you pregnant?”

“I-I…” she stammered, eyes widening. The question hit her hard. A mix of fear and shyness flashed across her face. She looked uncertain, her ...