Cynthia Grant panted as she walked over and placed three fingers on Flora Bloom's wrist. "Whew... Flora, you're in amazing shape! The little one is perfectly healthy, so don't you worry."
Cynthia Grant glanced suspiciously at Flora Bloom, then turned to look at Lex Cross. "So... he knows? Does he not mind?"
Flora Bloom shook her head. "Cut the crap."
Cynthia Grant giggled. "You're really something, Lex Cross! Snagging our Flora just like that! You're truly the idol I always looked up to! Anyway, Flora is four months along and starting to show. While it's not having a major impact on her health, things will get inconvenient for her once the bump is more obvious. You two need to be careful!"
Lex Cross barely heard the rest of what Cynthia Grant said. Only one key phrase she mentioned cut through, making his usually calm and composed face flush with a mixture of bewilderment, anticipation, and a racing heart.
