Page 67 of Pregnant By A Rich Demon 2

I nodded even though he couldn’t see me.

“Yeah.”

“Truth.” He paused. “Are you sure you still want to do this? Be a surrogate for this man?”

The question hit me like a punch to the chest.

Was I sure?

I didn’t know anymore.

“I don’t know,” I admitted.

“Then maybe it’s time to walk away.”

“I can’t just?—”

Kaisen wouldn’t understand that it’s not just about the money anymore. Feelings were involved. Amai and I had this unspoken connection from the day we met. I could feel it every time he looked in my eyes.

“Yes, you can.” His voice was firm. “You got options now. You got money. You don’t have to stay in a situation that’s hurting you.”

I pressed my hand to my stomach. A crippling sickness rolled through me, and it wasn’t from the baby. Who would commit such a violation against a person they didn’t even know? Who was so demented they took away my choice? Violated my body?

Felt the slight swell there.

The baby.

Hisbaby.

Maybe this whole thing was a mistake.

“I have an appointment this morning,” I said, changing the subject. “Dr. Beaumont just wants to check on me.”

“What time?”

“Eleven.”

“I’m driving you.”

“Kaisen—”

“I’m not asking, Truth.” His voice softened. “Let me be there for you. Please.”

I closed my eyes.

Part of me wanted to say no.

Wanted to keep the boundaries clear.

But another part of me—the part that was tired and hurt and confused—just wanted someone to show up for me.

Someone who didn’t make me feel like I had to earn their care.

“Okay,” I whispered.

“I’ll be there at 10:30.”

“Okay.”