“That I was a whore, I jumped into bed with a taken man and other things...” I trail off, reclining in my seat.

“She shouldn't say things like that,” he snaps, but I don't see why he's getting angry at the truth. Sure, Mariella's mom could have chosen other words, but that doesn't change the reality—we cheated.

“It's all true, everyone thinks I trapped you with this pregnancy.”

“Who?” he asks, the car coming to a screeching halt.

“Jesus Christ, Knox!” Nova snaps, ...