She pushed the covers back and followed the sound to the living room.
There was Eric, sitting on the couch. Across from him sat a woman she didn’t recognize.
The woman turned, startled. “Oh—no! I promise, it’s not what it looks like.”
Eric stood quickly. “Vanessa, this is Mariah. She’s not who you think.”
“Then explain,” Vanessa snapped. “Because right now, it looks like you had a baby while I was gone.”
Eric held up his hands. “I didn’t cheat on you. I swear. Mariah… might be my sister.”
A Hidden Past and a Long-Lost Connection
Vanessa blinked. “Your sister?”
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