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“What’s the baby’s name?”
An easy one, thankfully. “Sachi.”
“Sachi?”Lennox screwed up her cute little face. “What kind of name is that?”
“Japanese.”
“Sam’s baby is Japanese?”
“Partly, yes.”
“Because the baby’s mother is Japanese.”
“Yes,” she said, opting to keep it simple. “Since the baby’s mother won’t be part of her life, Sam wants to make sure Sachi knows about that part of her heritage.”
Lennox considered the answer, then nodded. “Sam is nice.”
“Yes, he is.”
“Do you love him?”
“What?”
Lennox squinted at her as if ‘duh.’ “Sam. Do you love him?”
So much for easy questions. Or maybe it was the easiest question of all. She just had to be willing to answer it.
“Yes, I love him.”
Lennox nodded again. A my-suspicions-have-been-confirmed type of nod, if Leigh had to guess. “And baby Sachi, do you love her too?”
“Yes.” The answer left Leigh’s lips without thinking or hesitation, surprising the hell out of her and making her stomach knot up at the same time. “Lennox, honey, how do you feel about that? If you’re upset, I want you to tell me.”
“I’m not upset, Mommy, I’m happy.”
“You are?”
No speculation required for Lennox’s nod this time, because her head was bobbing as if her favorite song was playing. The big smile on her face spoke volumes too. “I’ve always wanted a baby, but especially a baby sister.”
Oh God, her heart. They were getting in deeper by the minute. Much deeper and getting out would be hazardous to both their hearts.
“My turn for a question,” she said, giving her daughter’s hand a gentle squeeze. “This is big, grownup stuff we’re talking about. Important stuff that affects both our lives, not just mine.”
“That’s not a question, Mommy.”
Laughing, she pulled Lennox into a hug. “I love you so much. How did I ever get so lucky?”
“Is that your question?” Lennox asked, in the purest deadpan. So straight-faced, even Leigh wasn’t entirely sure if her mini-me was being serious or sarcastic.
“No.” She pressed a kiss to Lennox’s soft cheek before releasing her. “What do you want me to do about Sam and Sachi, that’s the question. And you don’t have to answer it now. Take as long as you need. Whenever you’re ready, let me know.”
“I’m ready.”
“Are you sure, sweetie? There’s no rush to answer.”
“But I already have an answer.”
“Okay. What is it?”
