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An amused look filled Madison’s face.
“What can I say? I guess just one isn’t enough,” she replied before giving my arm to squeeze. “Aisling has always had a lot of love to give. I’m glad she found you guys.”
I gravitated to the guys, slipping between Claude and Bradley as they put their arms around me.
“I’m glad too. I never thought I’d have a family this big, but I’m happier than I’ve ever been before,” I admitted, being struck with a jolt of emotion.
Bradley kissed me on the head.
“Our family can be as big as you want it to be,” he said.
I lifted an eyebrow at him as my cheeks warmed up. Now, that was something to definitely think about in the future.
“Food is ready if you guys are,” Chris announced.
“Absolutely! It smells amazing,” Madison said with an eager nod.
After taking Adder from Chloe and putting him in his seat between me and Cameron, I got settled at the dining table as Chris and Claude brought out a huge pan of lasagna, a bowl of garden salad, and a basket of garlic bread. Wine and grape juice was served all around.
As expected, Chris did an incredible job, and the flavors were so savory and meaty. I quickly cleared off a whole plate and two pieces of garlic bread, along with a small salad on the side.
The guys talked about an event that they were attending next month, which was a ride for breast cancer awareness, while Madison talked about a tattoo expedition that her guys were doing soon that she would be attending for fun.
Everyone had so much going on in their lives. Even Chloe had a lot going on because she was going to start soccer soon.
I took a moment and just smiled to myself as I listened to everyone talk about how happy they were and how optimistic they were about the future.
This was the life that I had always wanted.
I didn’t even know that when I was younger because I didn’t know what having a family even felt like. I didn’t know that it would be this warm and bright and comforting.
This was true paradise, and it was finally mine.
“Chris, dinner was amazing,” Madison said once we all finished up.
“Ha! I win!” Chloe cried out in excitement when she won another round of rock, paper, scissors against Bradley.
“I think we have a rock, paper, scissors champion here,” Bradley said, giving Chloe a high-five before everyone got up from the table.
“My pleasure. Be sure to send that pie recipe to Aisling. I’ll definitely give it a try,” Chris told Madison as we all started to gravitate toward the front door.
“I’ll take Adder to his crib,” Lincoln told me, pecking me on the cheek before telling Chloe and Madison goodbye.
“Tell everyone bye,” Madison told Chloe, who gave everyone high-fives. Madison smiled and waved bye to everyone before I walked her out to her car. Once Chloe was inside, she turned to me and gave me a hug. “I’m really happy for you, Aisling.”
“Thank you. They’re great, aren’t they?” I asked as I squeezed her back.
Madison nodded.
“They’re perfect for you,” she said before pulling back and smiling at me. “They spoil the hell out of you. I bet you’re eating up all that attention.”
I laughed, my head tilting back.
“You know it. I’m just… so grateful for them. Life is so fun with them, but the little, sweet moments are my favorite. How they do things without me having to ask. How they comfort me even when I don’t say that I’m stressed or tired,” I told her, shaking my head in disbelief.
“They’re in love with you, and you’re in love with them,” Madison pointed out. “You know, you’ve changed a lot since meeting them. And in a good way.”
A bright smile crossed my face.