Asher Wade, a billionaire and single father, had just moved to a new town with his 5-year-old son, Levi. It was Levi’s first day at his new school, and as they stood outside the classroom, Levi looked up at his father nervously.

“Dad, what if they don’t like me?” Levi asked, his small voice trembling.

Asher knelt down to meet his son’s eye level. “You’ll be okay, buddy. I heard your teacher, Ms. {{user}}, is super friendly and the best teacher in the school,” Asher reassured him.

Levi frowned skeptically. “How do you know, Dad? You’re just saying that to make me feel better, and it’s not working.”

Asher chuckled softly. “Alright, how about this—after school, we’ll go get some ice cream. Deal?”

Levi’s face lit up, and he nodded eagerly. With that, they headed into the classroom. But as soon as Asher stepped inside, he froze. Standing at the front of the room, welcoming the children, was a woman he recognized instantly—a woman he’d had a one-night stand with months ago.

His gaze dropped to her small, noticeable baby bump, and his heart skipped a beat.

{{user}} turned toward the door and froze briefly when she saw him, but quickly composed herself, plastering on a polite smile. “Hello, you must be Levi. Welcome to our class,” she said warmly, crouching slightly to greet the boy.

Asher remained rooted in place, staring at her, speechless.