YOU ACCIDENTALLY SENT THE MAFIA BOSS THE WRONG ULTRASOUND—MINUTES LATER HE CLAIMED THE BABY, BUT NEVER EXPECTED YOU TO CLAIM YOUR OWN STRENGTH

then paused, looking at you for permission.

You gave a small nod.

He followed.

Inside the exam room, he looked absurdly misplaced: a man rumored to intimidate union bosses sitting in a plastic chair beneath a poster about prenatal vitamins. The nurse asked whether he was the father.

You opened your mouth.

Luca answered first, carefully.

“If Ellie allows continue reading …