"Why did you say that the baby in my belly is yours?"
"Lea, I ...." Kai finally found his voice, though it was hoarse and filled with uncertainty. "I just wanted to protect you. Seeing how people started talking, started judging ... I couldn't just stand by, Lea."
Kalea stared at him sharply. There was anger bubbling within her, but more than that, a deep sense of disappointment crept into every corner of her heart. "But why are you confirming that rumor? Why did you say that I'm pregnant because of you?" Kalea's voice rose in frustration, both angry and disappointed, but it felt wrong to direct all her anger at Kai. "You protected me, but you ruined your own image."
