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“Why don’t you just take them to their house so Colin doesn’t have to load all those flowers in his car with Adalyn and the baby?”

“Good idea. See, this is why I love you. You’re the more sensible one.” I smiled, kissing his cheek.

CHAPTER 34

TWO MONTHS LATER

Alex

“Yes!” I clapped. “Did you see that, babe? Lucy scored a point.”

“I saw. She’s really good at tennis.”

“She better be for what I’m paying her coach.” My brow arched.

With Lucy’s training and persistence, she made the tennis team at her new junior high school, and we couldn’t have been prouder.

“YES! Way to go, sweetheart!” I stood up and shouted when she won the match.

“Good job, Lucy!” Hannah clapped.

“We are so proud of you.” I hugged my daughter. “Let’s go celebrate at the Seaside.”

I needed to buy some time so Adalyn, Luis, and Alfred had time to decorate the patio at the house. Pulling out my phone, I texted Adalyn.

“We just got to the Seaside.”

“Okay. We’re almost done. I’ll swing by and take Lucy home with me for the night.”

“Thanks, Addy. I appreciate it.”

“You’re welcome, Alex.”

“I need to use the ladies’ room. I’ll be right back,” Hannah said.

“Now, remember. Adalyn is coming to pick you up here, and you’ll be spending the night at her house.”

“I know, Dad. Don’t worry about me. Worry about whether Hannah will say yes or no.”

“Do you think she’ll say no?” My eyes widened.

“You never know. There is a slight chance.” She smiled. “Nah, I’m just kidding. Of course, she’ll say yes. Stop being paranoid.”

Hannah returned to the table, and we ate a great meal. Just as we finished, Adalyn walked in, carrying Ellery’s car seat.

“Hey, babe.” Colin walked over and kissed her. “How’s my angel.” He took the car seat and set it on the table.

“I didn’t know you were going to be here.” Hannah hugged Adalyn. “Give me that baby.” She took her from her car seat.

“Lucy, how would you like to spend the night at my house and help me with Ellery? Colin has to work late.”

“I—oh yeah. I do. I have that late shipment coming in.”

“Can I, Dad?” Lucy asked.

“Sure. Sounds like fun.” I smiled.

“We’ll swing by later and pack her a bag.” Adalyn smiled.