by Anna Adams
“I knew I could trust him after he agreed to my new home office,” Maria said.
Leila nodded sagely. “I don’t know how many times he told my mom and me that work stayed in the office downtown.” She turned to her father. “You’re balancing work and home right now, Dad.”
Maria reached for Jake because Leila’s observation seemed to pinch a little.
“I didn’t mean to complain, and I’m over the mommy-and-daddy-back-together fixation. You weren’t right for each other,” Leila said quickly.
“But am I doing right by you and all these other women, Leila?” Jake asked, and she hugged him, laughing. Father and daughter laughed together a lot these days.
There was no better music to Maria’s ears.
“I have to ask again.” Gail eased daintily into Maria’s waiting wheelchair, giving Jake all her attention, ignoring the orderly trying to shoo her out. “Are there any more at home like you?”
“Mom, leave him alone.” Maria stood. Everyone came at her, but then Jake handed little Bry back to Leila and wrapped his arm around Maria. She looped her arm around his waist, perfectly well, but content to start the future in her husband’s embrace. “This family belongs to all of us.” She grinned, blissful. “But this man? He’s all mine.”
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A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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