Page 158 of Finding Redemption

“Riley Ivan.” Cynthia slaps his thigh. “Congratulations, babies.”

Again, we’re surrounded by our family. We hug as everyone has a turn checking out our little blips. I catch a glimpse of Ian. He’s sitting by himself, watching his family. His hand moves to his eye as I join him. “Would you like to see your grandchildren?”

“Yes, please. I wanted to give Cynthia time.” He wipes his face with a handkerchief. “You don’t know what this means to us. You two girls, you’ve completed our family and filled a gaping hole.”

“I feel the same way.” I lean into his shoulder as we stare at the ultrasound photos.

“Good, cause we’re not giving you back anymore.” He pats my hand.

“She’s not going anywhere, Dad. I’m gonna make sure of it.” Walker leans in, kissing me.

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“Hi, Donna.”

“Hello, Reese. He’s with Lachlan but asked for you to join him.” She points to the door.

“Oh, really?” I straighten my shirt and raise my chin. I lightly tap the door before entering. “Hey, Donna said you wanted to see me.”

When Walker’s eyes lock with mine, his face glows. “Hey, baby. Come on in.” He swivels his chair for me to climb into his lap. “How are you?” He stops everything to check on me. I love this man.

“I’m feeling good. Thank you.” He kisses my jaw, making everything south of my belly button knot.

“I wanted you to join us because I’d like your input,” he explains, his brows low over his eyes.

“Shoot.” I wiggle on his lap with a mischievous grin. He doesn’t blink an eye when he gropes my ass behind his desk.

“I’m going to start working with Lachlan exclusively. It’ll free my time up tremendously and with the twins coming, it would be the perfect time to transition.” He eyes me.

“That’s amazing.” I look from him to Lachlan. “Why do I have a feeling there’s a but?” My eyes shift between the two.

“He wants us to spearhead a foundation.” He stares at me wide-eyed.

“Us?” I cock my brow.

“Lay it out, Pennington,” Lachlan chimes in.

“Lachlan and I want to start a nonprofit, The Coastal Family Resource Center. We’ll,” he waves between us, “run it in conjunction with Lea and One. We’ll be offering everything from legal, to housing and even education expenses.” He bites his lip.

I glance at him as I look over his prospectus. “Well, what about money? If we’re both working nonprofit, we need jobs,” I chew my nail as I peek over the paper.

“Walker, you’re marrying her, and she has no clue what your net worth is?” Lachlan’s mouth hangs.

“Much like Maisyn, she doesn’t care.” He shrugs. “We’ll be fine. Thoughts?”

“I’d love to do nothing more than help those less fortunate, but will your dad be okay with it?”

“He’s our attorney.” Walker grins. “I asked him this morning after telling him I was quitting the family business.”

Now, it’s my turn for my mouth to hang open.

“Look at you. Love looks damn good on you.” He reaches over, rubbing my growing belly.

“Much like you.” He places a sweet kiss on my lips. “Let’s do it.”

“Sounds like a plan.”

“Have your dad draw up the foundations papers.” Lachlan stands, reaching us his hand. “Until Saturday.”