What does the cryptic crossword clue "Expecting to be accompanied by Lee? (4,5)" mean?

The definition is "Expecting". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). WITH (synonym=""accompanied by" + (Lee") + CHILD (synonym="US author, creator of the "Jack Reacher" series") = WITHCHILD; definition: "Expecting" The answer is WITHCHILD.

Expecting to be accompanied by Lee? (4,5)

Guardian Cryptic #28976 | 10 Across | 2023-01-25 flower

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