Page 27 of The Rancher's Pregnancy Surprise

None of it was a coincidence.

"Oh my gosh," I breathe. "Did Ronan know who I was before I even got on that bus?"

A BILLIONAIRE,I find myself thinking once again as a cab takes me back to Ronan's place. I'm actually dating a billionaire, and Istilldon't know how to feel about it.

I rest my hand on my swollen belly, but all I can sense is calmness and peace from my baby girl. She takes after our God, I guess?

As do you, child.

I close my eyes as I fight back tears. I wish I could think my hormones are to blame, but I know it's not.

I still can't believe you chose Ronan for me.

Ye of little faith.

God's tone in my mind is teasing, and this supernatural sound still has me smiling when the cab finally drops me off in front of Ronan's place.

I use the key he's given me to get in, and I jump back in surprise when I find him waiting for me in the living room. "Y-You're still awake."

"I was waiting for you."

"Why?"

He shoves his hands deep into his pockets. "You know why."

The tightness of his tone is just too cute...that I can't help teasing him a little.

"I don't know what to say."

Ronan jerks at my shaken tone. "What do you mean?"

"You lied to me."

He stiffens at this, but it's not enough for me.

"You didn't trust me—"

"No." He starts toward me, his face pale. "Acacia, let me explain—"

"S-Stop."

He becomes absolutely still, his body coiled like a spring. "Acacia—"

"I need to tell you something, too."

"Don't make any rash decisions when—"

"I've changed my mind about the wedding."

"Fuck, Acacia—"

"Now that I know the truth, I'm determined to save even more money by canceling our catering plans. We'll do a pot bless instead—"

"Damn you."

He looks at me as if he doesn't know whether to strangle or kiss me first, and I can totally relate because for so many times, that's how he's made me feel.

"I thought I lost you," he grates out.

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