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"I, I'm just comforting her," Kieran covered her, giving her a worried side look. He agreed to keep the secret, so she trusts he will not say anything to her husband. Jacoben can't know yet. It will put them all in trouble.

Jacoben frowned as he approached them. "Comforting her for what?" Her husband carefully held one of her arms and gently pulled her toward him. "What's wrong, hon? Why are you crying?"

"She's worried for the baby. Her pregnancy's complicated, so she's a bit scared. I was just trying to comfort her," Kieran explained.

Kieran was taken aback when Jacoben glared at him like he had done something wrong.

"He's telling the truth," she said. "Sorry if I made you worry."

Jacoben's face softened, but doubt was still evident in his eyes. Her husband is smart. He must have noticed something strange. She must think of a way to get rid of his suspicion.

"Is that so?" Jacoben said in a low but emphatic voice. "You know you can tell me, right? I can comfort you too."