Page 77 of Wilde Flame

“That is crazy!” Caden laughed.

“If you’d like to know the sex, we can find out through bloodwork or wait until your 18-20 week sonogram.”

Glancing at me, Caden raised his brows.

“I think I’d like to wait for the sonogram.”

He nodded. “Totally up to you, Lili.”

“Okay, well, everything’s looking amazing so far, Lilibeth. You’re eight weeks pregnant, and that makes your due date August twenty-third.”

Caden took a few steps back and dropped down into the chair.

“You okay, Dad?” Dr. Lawrence asked with a wink. “It’s a lot to take in, isn’t it?”

He nodded. “Can the baby hear us?”

“Not yet. That will be around twenty-three weeks.” She looked at me. “At around sixteen weeks and after, you’ll be able to feel the baby. It’ll feel like butterflies in your stomach, and at first, you might not even notice it.”

I nodded. “Okay.”

She handed Caden the ultrasound photos. “Here are some photos for you. Do either of you have any questions for me?”

“I can’t think of any. Caden?”

He stared down at the photos for a long moment, then looked up. “Um, no, not right now.”

Turning to me, she smiled. “Congratulations, Lilibeth. I’ve got a little book that the nurse will give you with some great information. If you need anything before our next appointment, here’s my card. My cell number’s on there as well, in case there’s ever an emergency.”

I took the card she handed me. “Thank you so much.”

“It was a pleasure meeting you both, and I’ll see you at your next checkup.”

“Thank you, Dr. Lawrence,” Caden said, with his charming smile.

The door shut, and Caden sat back down, looking once more at the photos.

I quickly stood and got dressed, taking advantage of Caden seeming to be lost in thought.

He looked up at me, frowning. “Do you have insurance?”

“What?” I asked, confused.

“Insurance, Lilibeth. Do you have health insurance?”

“Yes. I got it when I started the business and my S-Corp.”

Standing, he asked, “Do you have co-insurance or a deductible?”

I nodded. “Yes.”

“Then I’ll cover whatever your out-of-pocket expenses are.”

I shook my head. “No. Caden, I’m already moving into your house; that’s more than enough.”

“I’m not going to argue with you about this, Lilibeth. That child inside of you is half my responsibility, so I’ll cover your out-of-pocket expenses. My father would hang me up by my toes if he ever found out I wasn’t helping with that.”

After getting dressed, I sighed as Caden handed me my jacket. “I still feel like I’m in shock. There is a literal baby inside of me. Growing. Relying on me.”