Page 195 of Accidental Theirs

“Just morning sickness.”

And stress.

The doctor said stress wasn’t good for the baby.

Should I be worried?

There’s too much to think about.

“So, what do you think? Who do you want the father to be?”

I don’t think about it. I just answer. “All of them. They’re all really good guys. They’d be excellent fathers.”

“What about polyamory or whatever the kids call it these days?”

I blink at him. “You know about polyamory?”

“I'm notthatold.”

I laugh. “I don’t know about all of that. I guess I just need to talk to them.”

He pours my tea and pats my shoulder. “That’s a good start.”

“You’re taking this so much better than I expected.” I stare at him, shocked.

“I guess when you get old enough, you roll with the punches. Besides, I always wanted grandkids.”

“You’ve always been so protective.”

“And I still am.” He sips his tea. “But I know that you know what you’re doing.”

“I’m glad somebody does,” I mutter, looking down into my cup.

“I have faith in you, Livvie. I know that you’ll make the right choice.”

Make the right choice.

What if I don’t want to make a choice at all? What if I want...

God, what do I want?

“I guess I just need to think.”

My father suddenly stands up and heads to the back room, returning with a set of house keys. “Go to the cabin. Spend a couple of days. Hell, a week, if you want.”

We own a cabin about two hours away in the mountains. It’s a lovely place, and isolated. There’s no reception, so you can’t even use a cell phone.

“Oh, Dad, that’s such a good idea.” I take them from him gratefully and lean over to kiss his cheek.

The rest of tea goes by quickly, and I head out, giving my father a big hug before I do.

I send a text in the group chat:Need a few days away. I’ll be back, don’t worry.

My phone dings with notifications of them replying, but I ignore it, turning my phone completely off.

With no friends, three baby daddies, and a baby in my belly, I need some time to myself. My father was right.

I pack a small bag, glad that Dominic has left, and head to the cabin.