Chapter Twelve

Leonardo

The moment I had been sidestepping was upon us. Manolo overheard us talking about Rylee's implantation. I never wanted him to find out that way. I made sure he had left the house before I confronted Rylee about the contract. She had been keeping the contract and I needed to know that whatever we had going on was official.

Rylee had told me earlier that she was going for Manolo and I needed to get my baby in her tummy. I wasn't going to take chances as It took me a lot to convince her to be my surrogate. I technically cajoled her into doing it.

I had to make sure she was sticking to the contract and wasn't ready to bring any harm to the child once implanted. Manolo would disrupt that process and it was clear she would like it very much if he did.

I had contacted my lawyer to draft a new contract the night before. It would involve banning Rylee from having any sexual relationship with anyone before the birth of my heir. I was hesitant about giving it to her. Maybe I just felt sh