Accidental Surrogate

Chapter 398

A New Home Ella A few days later, after Sinclair and I have had some time to dwell and consult and decide, we invite Roger and Cora over to our little house early one morning.

We’re both standing out front waiting for them, Rafe all dressed up in blue and white in my arms.

I grin down at my baby, so pleased to finally be back home, to be able todresshim in all of the clothes I ordered for him during my long weeks of bedrest.

This kid has an amazing wardrobe already, but of course he wasn’t able to wear it – and heartbreakingly grew out of some of it during our time away in the bunker.

“He’s getting really big,” I murmur to Sinclair, shifting my baby higher in my arm.

“Theyouin him is starting to come out.” Sinclair grins and looks down at the baby.

“He’ll be six feet in no time.

My little linebacker.” “Better not be,” I grumble, but I’m unable to help from smiling down at my little cutie.

“He needs to stay my little beachball baby for awhile yet.

At least another sixteen years.

” “Don’t count on it,” Sinclair sighs.

“I got my growth spurt early.

He’ll be taller than you by fourth grade.” “No,” I gasp, spinning to look up at him in horror.

My mate just shrugs, laughing at me and implying that it’s inevitable, but then he lifts his chin towards the driveway where Roger’s car is pulling in.

I take a deep breath as I turn to watch them, and then I consider something out loud.

” Do you know,” I say, “I’ve never actually seen Roger’s apartment.” They’ve been staying there for the past few days, Cora happy to abandon her own rather bland apartment.

“You’re better off,” Sinclair replies, raising his eyebrows.

“Bachelor city.” “Neon signs?” I ask, wrinkling my nose.

( Collection of commemorative beer glasses?” “Everything you’re imagining,” Sinclair sighs, sinking his hands into his pockets as Cora and Roger park and climb out of their car, and worse.” “Barf,” I murmur, and then I look back down at my baby again.

“Don’t worry, Rafey.

We’ll never let you live like that.” “Hi!” Cora says cheerfully, coming over to us and kissing me on the cheek before snatching Rafe out of my arms, cooing to her godson and saying hello.

“What, nothing for me?” Sinclair says, grinning – while he’s clearly pleased that she, like us, loves the baby so much, he’s not turning away the opportunity to tease her.

while Roger likewise kisses me on the cheek and

there breakfast?”

“Cora can’t cook.

a little to show Rafe some of the

laughing and nodding towards the open door

“Come on in.

some changes we’re curious to see what you think.” “Really?” Roger asks as the three of us troupe in together, Cora

in your bedroom?” But his mouth falls open, his saucy attitude leaving him as he looks around the living room at the entrance of our house, which

his eyes going

them?” I ask eagerly, winding my arm

the antique Audubon bird prints that we’ve used to

“It’s so…simple, and chic.

warm.” She looks at me with both love and jealousy

at this stuff, Ella,”

a gift,” I say, laughing as I throw

upstairs!” And then I grab her hand and pull her

Roger and Sinclair following behind

stair lift,” Cora murmurs, laughing

that’s useful for Henry,” I say as we reach the

the bedroom, which has likewise been totally redone in

she sees the gigantic bed with its too-plush comforter, the cozy

my god,” she sighs, stepping

she sees the

refitted to better accommodate two

looking around with what I can

clap a little, jumping up at down

to admit,” he

feel asyouas the last room did.” Sinclair just shrugs, a

change.” “Ella,” Cora says, frowning as she peeks into the closet – which now has a chandelier, a station for jewelry, and a full-length mirror…but no clothing in it, not

is this empty?” She turns back to the room

bassinet -” And I squeal a little bit as I see her figuring

was time

Roger gasps, putting it all together faster

stumbling back a step and

focuses, in particular, on the painting that we

colors to match the rest of the room – but clearly

– you didn’t -” ” What?” Cora asks again, coming to my side, and

Cora,” I say

she gasps, apparently unable to think of any other words as she raises a

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