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“Sweetie.”
“Dad.”
“Missed me?”
“Always.”
I get lost in his warm brown eyes, shiny with love, and I hope mine reflect the same.
“I just pray my old heart can take it.”
For just a moment, I question if his words mean something, but today I won’t allow the worry to sneak in. It’s Quinn, the epitome of strength.
“I see that man of yours is busy.”
“Although he’d never admit it, he misses ruling from his office.”
He laughs, and the vibration of his deep voice coaxes me to smile.
Alex joins us and brushes his shoulder against me.
“Dad, she’s leaving us.”
“This is you being nostalgic. Who would have thought?”
“You brat.” He eyes us both, nods as if in relief, and smiles.
“I see nothing has changed between you two.”
We both answer, “Never.”
“Good, you have each other. ’Never forget it.”
The niggling feeling resurfaces, but I blame it on everyone getting emotional over weddings.
“Where’s that angel of yours, Alex?”
“I don’t know about the angel part.”
I elbow him. Right on cue, Sophia appears and kisses him on his cheeks.
“Then she must be good for you, son.”
“Quinn, he’ll never admit it,” Sophia interjects.
“Admit what, that I love you?” Alex asks.
Her mouth drops open. She stares at him, a blush coating her neck and face.
“Son, if that was supposed to be romantic, you failed.”
“I’ll drink to that,” I say with a smirk.
“Can you drink more than one glass?” Alex taunts.
“Aren’t you a mean little thing?”
“Come on, Bria, little? I’m hurt.”
