A woman discovers she can hear the thoughts of her cold, distant ex and learns a truth he never spoke aloud: their baby is his only heir, and he still loves her. As she navigates his hidden feelings and the secret binding them together, she must decide whether to trust the man who once shut her out.
I'm just worried about going through the pregnancy and delivery alone. Grant stares at me for a few seconds. His expression stays unreevable, but his fingers loosen slightly around the rim of his I catch the opening and press a little further.
After the baby is born, if you don't want to see us, I can raise him on my own. Grant's growl deepens instantly. Who said you'd be raising the baby alone? The words slip out before he can catch himself.
Realizing he reacted too fast, he leans back into the sofa. I mean, according to the contract, the Walkers will cover what they're supposed to He takes back the bank card he just gave me and taps something into his phone. A moment later, another deposit appears in my account.
Just like that, my breakup settlement turns into a pregnancy fund. A private doctor will contact you this afternoon. I'll also have a nutritionist and prenatal care arranged. I almost laugh. He's still drawing lines with his words, yet his actions are already taking
over my entire pregnancy. I give him an easy way out. The doctor said I'm a little anemic and underweight. I'm worried it could affect the baby. Grant's expression tightens at once, though his reply stays flat. If it's for the child, don't skip on what needs to be fed. She's underweight and anemic? I need the family doctor and nutritionist on this
Right then, the front door clicks open. Grant looks up. His expression instantly turns cold. Victoria St. Clair clicks into the living room on high heels, her eyes locking straight on the pregnancy report sitting on the coffee table.