The Accidental Surrogate's Secret
“But I’m not being silly. I’m not kidding, Candice. Even if we don’t want to talk about the kids calling me ‘Dad,’ then let’s talk about us—about you. I’ve liked you for two years. Have you really not noticed?”
I froze again. My heart skipped, and for a moment I didn’t even breathe.
“Jace…” I whispered, but nothing else came out. I was too stunned.
He stood there, waiting for an answer. The hallway suddenly felt too small to contain me, I just wanted to evaporate into the air. I panicked. Without thinking, I rushed up the last few steps toward the door.
“I’m sorry, Jace,” I said quickly, my voice trembling. “I… I don’t have plans to start a relationship right now. I’m still… I’m still recove
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