ia's

siveness. His face flushes slightly, and I can see his jaw tighten as he prepar

voice calm but firm. "Let's not jump to

e. "Sophia, I... I didn't know he was your guest. I saw him snooping

tective, and he's always been cautious about strangers. Moreover, Alexander was wrong for

th a mix of understanding and curiosity. "A

her you. I wanted to surprise you with something." He holds up the

as I say to Tyler, "I'm sorry for br

and mutters, "No, Sophia, you don't need to apologize. It's not your f

ays been protective of me, sometimes to the point of overstepping boundaries.

loser to him. "I'm sorry for the confusion. T

a hint of sarcasm in his voice as he responds, "Well, I'm sorry for just being concerned about your well-being. Ne

hin me. But I take a deep breath, reminding myself to stay calm a

I meant. I just wish you had given me a heads up. I could have come t

at? I found out your address through my own investigation. I thought it would be a

gation? What do you mean?" I ask, my curios

for the right words. "Let's just say I did some digging. I wanted to know more

nt. I hadn't expected him to go to such lengths to investig

and speak firmly, "Mr. Williams, I appreciate your concern, but I can't ignore the fact that you conducted

t he seems to realize that I am genuinely unhappy with his actions and for a moment, I almost

his," I say, reassuring him. "Now, about the g

again, and he replies coldly, "T

realize that we need to have a proper conversation to clear

say, resolution resonating in my voice. "There's a tea

suggestion. Behind his guarded expression, I can see a flick

his voice still cool but

give it a chance. "Great. Wait here for a moment while I

d Alexander standing by his car, his expression still slightly disgruntled. However, he hasn't left, which makes

of my emotions earlier and lowered my head, "I'm sorry, Alexander, I was just a bit scared that my friends found out about the

me, and I couldn't help but feel a bit guilty. Had my attitude just hurt him? My hands,

d softly. "Really, what am I arguing about with a young girl like you? I

ered, "

ool today, shall we start preparing for t

over his mood. I replied in a daze, feeling like everything was

el a little tense about what lies ahead. Thoughts of how my parents would react if they found out I got pregnant with

n mine, offering me a comforting squeeze. "Hey, try not to worry too mu

w, it's just... I can't help but think about how my parents wou

ey'll react, but what matters most is how we handle this situation together. We'll figure it out, So

ng his point. "You're right. We did take the tests, a

ake a moment to gather my thoughts. Alexander opens the door for me, and we step ou

with a determined stride. I follow closely behind, my mind still racing with va

very

door opens, revealing a middle-aged woman with kind eyes and glasses perch

of our situation, about our agreement for surrogacy. I try to push those thoughts asid

herself as Dr. Reynolds and begins to explain the process to us. She speaks in a calm and reassuring tone, exp

hospital previously was for the tests at the lab. Dr. Reynolds assures us that she and her team will be there to supp

r us, and we can proceed with the necessary procedures. Just as she finishes speakin

his hand towards me, offering

ter up the courage. I nod, offering him a sma