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Growing connections

Author: Lesedi
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-30 00:42:23

At eight weeks pregnant, Elena discovered that morning sickness was poorly named. She felt nauseous all day, every day. Dr. Chen assured her it was normal, but Elena had never felt so miserable in her life. She was throwing up in her marble bathroom when her doorbell rang. Elena ignored it, but the ringing became persistent.

"Coming," she called weakly, pulling on a robe over her pajamas.

Adrian stood in her hallway holding a bag from an expensive deli. He took one look at her pale face and immediately stepped inside.

"You look terrible."

"Thanks. That's exactly what every pregnant woman wants to hear."

Adrian set the bag on her kitchen counter. "Have you eaten today?"

"I can't keep anything down."

"Dr. Chen mentioned that ginger helps with morning sickness. I brought ginger tea and crackers."

Elena stared at him. "You brought me ginger tea?"

"And saltines. The internet said they help too."

The idea of Adrian Blackwell researching morning sickness remedies was so unexpected that Elena
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  • The Billionaires Surrogate    The Kiss

    Elena was sixteen weeks pregnant when Adrian finally kissed her.It happened on a Thursday evening. Adrian had brought Chinese takeout to her apartment, claiming she needed to eat more vegetables. They were sitting on her couch, arguing about which movie to watch, when Elena laughed at something he said.Adrian stopped mid-sentence and stared at her."What?" Elena asked, suddenly self-conscious. "You have a beautiful laugh."The words seemed to surprise him as much as her. They sat in silence, the air between them charged with unspoken feelings."Adrian," Elena whispered.He leaned toward her, his hand coming up to cup her face. "I shouldn't want this.""But you do.""But I do."When his lips touched hers, Elena felt like she'd been holding her breath for months and could finally breathe again. The kiss was gentle at first, hesitant, but when Elena kissed him back, Adrian deepened it with a hunger that took her breath away. When they broke apart, Adrian rested his forehead against her

  • The Billionaires Surrogate    Push and Pull

    Two weeks later, Elena discovered that fighting with Adrian was becoming a daily routine."You can't be serious," Elena said, staring at the shopping bags Adrian had brought to her apartment. "Maternity clothes? I'm barely showing.""Dr. Chen said you need proper support garments. These are from the best maternity boutique in the city."Elena pulled out a dress that probably cost more than her monthly rent."They're beautiful, but I can't accept this.""Why not?""Because it feels too much like you're dressing me up like a doll."Adrian's jaw tightened. "I'm ensuring you have appropriate clothing for your changing body.""My body. My choice of what to wear.""Not when you're carrying my heir."Elena threw the dress back into the bag. "There it is again. Your heir. Your investment. Your business transaction.""Elena, that's not what I meant—""It's exactly what you meant." Elena walked to the window, her back to him. "Some days you almost act like you care about me. Then you say things

  • The Billionaires Surrogate    Dangerous territory

    Elena was twelve weeks pregnant when their first fight happened.She was making lunch in her apartment when Adrian walked in without knocking, using the key she'd given him for emergencies. His face was stormy, and he was holding her medical file."You missed your vitamin supplements yesterday," he said without preamble.Elena looked up from her sandwich. "Hello to you too.""This isn't a joke, Elena. You're supposed to take them at the same time every day. Dr. Chen specifically said—""I know what Dr. Chen said. I was sick yesterday. I threw up everything I tried to eat or drink."Adrian's expression didn't soften. "You should have called me.""Why? So you could lecture me about following doctor's orders?""So I could help you."Elena set down her knife harder than necessary. "I don't need you monitoring my every move like I'm a child, Adrian.""You're carrying my child. That makes your health my business.""My health. My body. My choice about when to take vitamins."Adrian moved clos

  • The Billionaires Surrogate    Growing connections

    At eight weeks pregnant, Elena discovered that morning sickness was poorly named. She felt nauseous all day, every day. Dr. Chen assured her it was normal, but Elena had never felt so miserable in her life. She was throwing up in her marble bathroom when her doorbell rang. Elena ignored it, but the ringing became persistent."Coming," she called weakly, pulling on a robe over her pajamas.Adrian stood in her hallway holding a bag from an expensive deli. He took one look at her pale face and immediately stepped inside."You look terrible.""Thanks. That's exactly what every pregnant woman wants to hear."Adrian set the bag on her kitchen counter. "Have you eaten today?""I can't keep anything down.""Dr. Chen mentioned that ginger helps with morning sickness. I brought ginger tea and crackers."Elena stared at him. "You brought me ginger tea?""And saltines. The internet said they help too."The idea of Adrian Blackwell researching morning sickness remedies was so unexpected that Elena

  • The Billionaires Surrogate    Positive Results

    Two weeks later, Elena sat in Dr. Chen's office, her hands trembling as she waited for the pregnancy test results. Adrian paced behind her chair like a caged animal."The results are positive," Dr. Chen announced with a smile."Congratulations, you're officially pregnant."Elena felt the blood drain from her face. It was real now. She was going to have Adrian's baby."How positive?" Adrian asked, moving to stand beside Elena's chair."Very positive. The hormone levels are excellent, suggesting a strong implantation. Elena, you're about three weeks pregnant."Elena stared at the test results in Dr. Chen's hands. "What happens now?""We monitor you closely for the first trimester. Daily vitamin supplements, weekly check-ups, and strict adherence to the lifestyle guidelines in your contract."Adrian was studying Elena's face. "How do you feel?""Scared," Elena answered honestly.For a moment, Adrian's expression softened. "That's normal.""Is it normal for you too?"Their eyes met, and E

  • The Billionaires Surrogate    First signs

    "How are you feeling, roomie?" Rosa's voice was full of concern."Weird," Elena admitted, shifting uncomfortably on her bed. "Like I'm in some kind of medical experiment.""Are you having second thoughts?"Elena touched her stomach, where a potential life might be growing."It's too late for second thoughts. The embryo transfer is done.""What's he like? The father?"Elena thought of Adrian's cold gray eyes and controlled demeanor."He's... complicated. Rich, obviously. But there's something else there.Like he's hiding something.""Rich guys always hide something. Usually other women."Elena laughed despite herself. "I don't think that's his problem. He seems more like he's hiding from himself.""Just be careful, Elena. Half a million dollars is great, but not if it costs you your sanity."After Rosa hung up, Elena stared at the ceiling of her expensive prison. The apartment was beautiful, but the security cameras made her feel constantly watched. Even now, she knew someone was monito

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