“See? I told you,” the technician said smugly. “And look. There’s your little precious one.”

Declan stared in wonder as she pointed out the blob that was their baby. His heart clenched and his eyes misted at the sight. He looked up at Chloe to see her tear-stained cheeks and her grinning smile as she was transfixed by the image on the screen. He had never seen her look more beautiful.

“I’ll just take some quick measurements and then I’ll give you two some alone ...