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“I found out his true identity before he had the chance to tell us who he was. It broke me. The secrets, lies, and deceit,” she said.
“Jenni, do we really have to—” Shaun started to speak.
“Shush, Shaun. Maybe you used Nick, and maybe you didn’t. But the point is he loves you, and he will come around.” She smiled. “I saw it in his eyes that night at Karaoke.”
“What’s done is done, and there’s no going back.” I brought the glass to my lips. “If he thinks I used him, let him. I don’t really care anymore. I’m over it.”
“I don’t think you are.” Her brows furrowed.
We could hear the twins waking up by the cries they let out.
“Shit,” Jenni said.
“Babe, I’ll be up in a minute,” Shaun said. He took the wine glass from my hand and set it on the table. “Listen, Claire. You need to go. I love my wife to death, but sometimes she can’t and won’t let go of things. As long as you stay here, she’ll be on your ass about Nick, no matter what you say. Besides, I have a feeling the twins will be up all night crying, and that’s not fair to you. Go grab your suitcases from the car and go over to Simon’s. You haven’t had a chance to get to know our other sister yet or our nephew.” He smiled. “I’ll shoot him a text right now.”
“Shaun!” Jenni shouted.
“Go. Go now.” He grabbed my briefcase and purse and pushed me out the front door.
“But—” I turned and looked at him.
“You’ll thank me later. Trust me.” He winked and shut the door.
With a sigh, I opened the trunk of my car, grabbed my two suitcases, and wheeled them next door to Simon’s. The front door opened before I reached the porch, and Simon grabbed one of my suitcases.
“Welcome to Casa Kind, where luxury awaits you.” He smirked.
“Thanks, Simon.”
“You’re welcome here anytime, Claire.”
Grace came running from the kitchen and hugged me.
“I’m so happy you’re here with us. But I’m sorry about what happened with Nick.”
“Does everyone in the family know?” I asked.
“Yep. News in the family travels fast. Get used to it.” Simon smirked as he pointed at me.
Nora ran over to me, and as I stared down at her, her blues stared into mine. I knelt and took hold of her hands.
“Hi, Nora. I’m your big sister, Claire.” I smiled.
“Hi.” She shyly smiled, hugging her soft pink doll.
“Who’s this?” I pointed to her doll.
“Beth.”
“She’s very pretty.” The corners of my mouth curved upward.
“Nora, let’s get you ready for your bath,” Grace said. “Claire, make yourself comfortable. Our home is your home.”
“Thanks, Grace.”
“Beer?” Simon asked as I followed him into the kitchen.
“Yeah. That would be great.” I sat down at the table.
