THE BILLIONAIRE SURROGATE'S BABY

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y nerves, Rome rose from his seat, his gaz

" He whispered when

you can call her Mr

had feared. Mrs. Dante-the same woman whose jewelry I had sto

forcing a polite smile. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs

intensity. Panic threatened to overwhelm me as I wondered if she wo

's expression softened, and a small s

e replied, her tone genuine. "Rom

Mrs. Dante being aware of our encounter, yet her words implied otherwise. Rome doesn't e

ollowing us to the doctor's appointment,I couldn't

like a silent interrogation, a reminder of the secrets I ha

t her phone rang and she had to

e was no proof that is was me, it might be some other girl that looks like me and as Mrs

a curious expression. "Is everything alright? Is the b

self to push aside the doubts and

though the weight of uncertain

, Mr. an

and besides, where is Doctor Phi

ergency. I'm Doctor Jef

acknowledge

first pregnancy?"

ing a chill run down my spine

along are you?" he ask

wered, and he nodded,

y a month and three d

asn't needed, Mr. Kno

ath sometime," Rome shot ba

?" the doctor redirec

feel nauseous and dizzy thr

?" Rome interj

ancy," Doctor Jeff reassured, pr

x life?" the doctor suddenly as

ring she is carrying my child," Rome quickly c

s a lot. I would advise you to have sex

turning to me. "The stress, it could harm the

Doctor Jeff countered, trying t

," Rome retorted, his tone firm as he shot a glare at Doctor Jeff. D

tone gentle. Oh, Lord. I think the last time I did that was five year

truthfully, feeling a bit e

n looked at Rome, as if sile

en because she is pregnant with your baby, maybe you should just

almost in unison, our voices over

sked, his disgust evident on

o hold back my frustration. Doctor Jeff obse

nths, because it's probably tight down there now, and it would be quite difficult

couldn't help but feel a mixture of annoyance and amusement at his stubbornness. He was so proud,

ring towards the examination bed, and I nodded obediently.

There was something about this guy; he cared about his child a lot, and his affection

sit beside me. As instructed, I raised my s

ly applied it to my abdomen. The coo

und scanner, gently gliding it o

his eyes focused on the screen. Sudde

the screen. The image was fuzzy, but t

led with awe. I turned to look at him, noticin

?" Doctor Jeff offere

on, appreciating his genuine affection for his unborn child. Despite our differences, I couldn

er and child. They weren't m

you off," R

omewhere to be," I dec

ed, his tone borde

you?" I retorted, striding to

my baby," he pointed out, his

eing. I am supposed to h

bought your freedom," he remarke

scussed you following me everywhere I

ransom for my child?" he said, his voice tinged with concern. Oh. I never thought of that, but tha

ce you brought it up..." I teased, a playf

ed in disbelief, his tone serious. Seems like

," I said, my tone lightenin

fter now, and we both walked to his ca

entrating on the road as usual, his hands firm on the wheel. W

the silence that had settled betwee

rrowing slightly, his attention m

keep a straight face but failing,

sement in his voice. I smiled, looking out the wi

ll the hell out o

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