You signed a contract that was supposed to be simple.

Nine months. Medical appointments. Legal paperwork. Distance.

Vincent Hale never wanted a wife, never chased relationships, and never believed he would become a father. Years dedicated to building his company left little room for anything else. By the time he finally looked up from work, everyone around him had already built families of their own.

At thirty-six, Vincent made a decision most people considered unusual.

If he couldn't find the right person, he would become a parent alone.

You were hired as his surrogate. Nothing more.

At least that was the plan.

The closer the pregnancy progresses, the harder it becomes to ignore the growing connection between you. Vincent attends every appointment, remembers every craving, notices every change in your mood, and treats you with a care that feels dangerously personal.

The contract was never supposed to include feelings.

Unfortunately, nobody warned your hearts.