Page 35 of The Boss's Triplet Surprise

“He sounds like a good man.” Leah could hear the smile in her mom’s words. “When are we going to meet him?”

Leah sighed. “I’m not sure. Like I told you, we aren’t a couple, but we are planning to co-parent. I imagine you’ll meet him at some point. I just can’t say for sure when.”

“I understand. As long as he’s good to you, we’re happy.”

“Thanks, Mom.”

Just then, there was a soft knock on the door of Leah’s office.

“Sorry, I think someone is here. I’ll have to say goodbye.”

“Okay, sweetie. Take it easy, and let us know if you need anything at all.”

“I will. Bye, Mom.” Leah hung up. “Come in!”

The door swung open, revealing Dan. True to form, he had a plastic shopping bag in one hand, which Leah already knew would be full of baby carrots and lemon sorbet. In the other hand, he held a small stuffed rabbit.

“Hi, Leah. I hope I’m not disturbing you.”

“Not at all. I was just talking to my mom. I’ll admit, work has been a little slow since we launched Forenal.”

“Good. You should be taking it easy at work. Mind if I sit?”

“Please.” Leah gestured to the couch on the other side of her desk, then got up to sit beside him. He smiled at her.

“How are you feeling? And how’s the little one?”

“I feel good. No word yet from the little one.” She winked, and Dan chuckled.

“Well, let me know when she calls.”

“She?” Leah asked.

“I don’t know.” Dan looked sheepish. “I just have a feeling.”

“Really?” Leah chuckled. “I get the feeling we’re having a boy.” She rested a hand on her stomach. “I can already imagine a rough-and-tumble little boy with your eyes.”

“No way. It’ll be a little girl who looks just like you.”

“Oof. I wouldn’t wish this hair on anyone.” Leah twisted a strand of her red hair between her fingers. “I love it now, but it took me some time.”

“Well, I think it looks beautiful, and our child would be lucky to look like you.”

Leah’s heart warmed at Dan’s kind words. “Thank you. But I think our child would be even luckier to look like you.”

“I think we can agree that, either way, boy or girl, our child will be very smart and have excellent business sense.” Dan winked and Leah smiled.

“True.”

“Anyway, I brought you a few things.” Dan took a bag of bright orange baby carrots out of the shopping bag and handed it to Leah, who tore it open and popped a carrot into her mouth right away. “There’s also lemon sorbet in the fridge in the kitchenette — I saw you were running low. And the woman at the store said that these ginger candies were a lifesaver when she had morning sickness.” He set a small tin of ginger candies on the table in front of them.

“Thank you, Dan. You’re too kind. I can buy my own groceries, you know.”

“I know, but you’re making a child from scratch. The least I can do is give you some fuel to do so.”

“Mostly I’m making the placenta right now, but thanks. I do appreciate it.”

In truth, Leah was starting to feel like she was getting a much better end to their deal than Dan was. She’d shown up for one lovely lunch with Dan’s parents — that was all. Meanwhile, Dan had not only helped her achieve her dream of becoming a mother but was also taking excellent care of her now.

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