Page 43 of Her Billionaire's Baby Secret

Chapter 12

“Why did you come all this way?” Kane asked.

Sariah couldn’t believe his ex would show up unannounced on his grandmother’s doorstep like this. The woman was a nut job. Unless she was trying to get back together with him. She wasn’t doing that, was she?

“Are you going to let me in, or not? I’ve traveled a long way, and I’m exhausted.”

“Can we talk on the porch for a minute?” he said through a clenched jaw.

It was almost like he didn’t want Sariah to overhear whatever Orchid had to say.

Orchid pushed the door open wider. “Is that your old high school girlfriend behind you?”

Sariah tensed. Orchid was drop dead gorgeous. How could she ever compete with a woman who looked like that? And now she was coming off like she was jealous of Sariah.

“Are you dating her?” Orchid spat.

“That’s none of your business. Can we take this to the porch?”

Orchid gave him a challenging look. “Why? Because you don’t want her to find out about the baby?”

Sariah felt the color draining from her face. Suddenly, she felt sick to her stomach. “What’s she talking about, Kane?”

“I asked you nicely to take this to the porch. Are you going to respect me enough to listen, or are you going to keep broadcasting my personal life?”

Broadcasting? Kane had known about the baby all along, and he’d kept it a secret from her. She’d allowed herself to start to trust again, but this proved how stupid she’d been. Why would he hide something so huge from her?

“You didn’t tell me Orchid was pregnant,” Sariah said.

Kane turned to look at her with a stricken face. “I’ll explain it to you later.”

“I came all this way for a reason,” Orchid said. “Babies are expensive, Kane. I’m going to need more money.”

“And you’ll get it.”

“Are you sure about that?” Orchid put her hands on her hips. “You haven’t even bothered to call me back.”

Kane looked tired. “Because I know you. All you care about is getting more from me. But I want to make sure you get the money according to the legal system. Not according to whatever your boyfriend is desperate for.”

“He’s my fiancé,” Orchid corrected. “I care about taking care of our baby. I need money to buy a crib and diapers.”

Kane leaned against the door frame with a stiff annoyance. “The baby isn’t due for a while still. You’re not even showing yet. I’ll make sure you get everything you need before it’s time. But give me a chance to finish grieving for my grandfather. I’m here to focus on my grandma’s needs right now. Your desperate plea for more cash isn’t exactly my top priority right now.”

“You don’t look like you’re very focused on your grandma. Are you sure you don’t have another agenda?” Orchid looked pointedly at Sariah. “What’s she doing over here anyway?”

“She’s helping me clean out my grandma’s garage.”

“Oh, how sweet of her.” Orchid’s mouth turned downward, and her voice dripped with venom.

“I don’t know why it matters to you. You have Turner. Who I choose to spend time with shouldn’t bother you anymore.”

“You and I are having a baby together. It matters who you choose to spend your time with. I don’t want you bringing just anyone around our baby.”

What kind of person did Orchid think Sariah was? A druggie or something?

Kane’s face turned a dark shade of red. “Sariah is perfectly worthy of being around our kid. Anyway, you lost your right to decide who I spend time with when you cheated on me.”

“Turner and I fell in love. You can’t help who you fall for.”

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