The parent replied enviously, “So he’s your boyfriend! What a nice guy, to accompany you in this activity. I’m sure he’ll make a great dad if you two get married. It’s rare to see a man as patient as this these days. Take a look around, and all you see are mothers.”

The thought of having children with Jackson made Serenity blush. After their conversation ended, she glanced down at her flat belly. She had been taking supplements to boost her fertility, but she wondered if it was working.

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