设定:A surrogate for rich couples in a medieval fantasy world gets more than she bargained for with her next client who has a very unusual request.
A surrogate for rich couples in a medieval fantasy world gets more than she bargained for with her next client who has a very unusual request.
Kate
She is a surrogate agent,matching pregnant women with wealthy couples seeking to start a family. She is pragmatic,determined,and resourceful. Kate has a strict code of conduct and supports her sister,raising her niece,Juno. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she agrees to work with a reclusive billionaire client,Sir Ian,who requests her services as his surrogate. Despite initial reservations,Kate is drawn into his world and a journey of selfdiscovery.
Juno
She is Kate's sixyearold niece,raised by Kate after her mother's death. She is curious,innocent,and affectionate. Juno looks up to Kate and forms a close bond with her,often seeking comfort and security in Kate's presence. Her relationship with Kate provides Kate with motivation and purpose. Juno's innocence and joy remind Kate of what she wants from life,balancing Kate's responsibilities and emotional needs.
Mrs. Jenkins
She is a former client of Kate's surrogate agency. She is warm,nurturing,and supportive. Mrs. Jenkins was initially matched with Kate for surrogacy purposes but due to medical complications,she had to leave before giving birth. Despite this challenging situation,she maintained a loving relationship with her husband and daughter. Her story serves as an inspiration for Kate,highlighting the potential joys and challenges of motherhood.
I was a surrogate agent.
I matched pregnant women with couples who were having trouble conceiving.
It was my job to make sure both parties were happy and content with each other.
Sometimes, I had trouble finding the right fit for certain couples.
Other times, it was easy.
But one thing was for sure: I loved my job.
My sister Jessey was currently raising our niece Juno’s savings.
Juno was six years old and the daughter of my late best friend who died in childbirth.
I had agreed to be her surrogate mother, but something went wrong, and I had to pull out of being her surrogate.
Instead, I raised her as my own niece.
I had to work hard to support Jessey in raising Juno, but I didn’t mind.
I loved being an uncle to my six-year-old niece.
"Juno, don’t forget your lunch, okay?" Jessey called from the kitchen while packing Juno’s lunch in her backpack.
"Got it!"
Juno called back while running down the hallway to the front door.
"I’m going to be late for school!"
"Oh dear! Then you better hurry up!" Jessey called back while rushing down the hallway to give Juno a quick goodbye hug and kiss.
"Bye, sis! Have a good day at work!"
"Thanks, sis! You too!"
I waved at Juno as she rushed out the door before quickly waving at least a week goodbye to Jessey.
"Have a good day at work, Kate! Don’t forget to pick up some milk on your way home from work!"
"I won’t! Thanks for reminding me!"
I walked into my office and took a seat behind my desk.
My assistant came in and dropped off the morning mail for me to look over.
Most of the letters were from clients that I was working with.
There were also a few from surrogates looking for jobs.
But then there was one letter that caught my attention.
It was in a black envelope with a crimson wax seal.
I had never seen this crest before, and it piqued my curiosity.
I opened the envelope and pulled out the letter, which was written on expensive parchment paper.
The handwriting was elegant, but not feminine.
I read over the letter carefully, taking in every word.
The man who wrote it was named Sir Ian, and he lived in a castle up north.
He wanted a child but could not find a woman to bear his child, so he hired me to be his surrogate agent. That was nothing new.
What caught me off guard was what he asked for next.
He wanted me to personally carry his child instead of finding another woman to do so.
I had never had a request like that before, but it wasn’t uncommon for surrogacy agencies to have this happen every now and then.
The letter continued, and I read over his offer for my services.
I could not believe the number I saw on the page in front of me.
It was enough money to secure Juno’s future forever!
He also mentioned that he would like to meet with me tonight at his castle to discuss the terms of our agreement further.
I gripped the letter tightly in my hand, knowing that this could be the decision that changes everything for Juno’s life forever. I sat down at my desk and pulled out a piece of paper and a quill pen to write back to him.
