AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“It’s not like the wild.”
“I don’t know that.”
“What about after?”
I put the tablet on the nightstand. “I don’t know that, either.”
“We’re not going to drift into living together permanently.”
“I didn’t say we would.”
“You didn’t have to.”
“I’m not trying to corral you into moving in.” My lips turned down. “I’d feel better knowing you were around. In case I screw up.”
“You did fine with Ella and Blake. Most people would’ve lost their shit.”
“Your dad does it all the time.”
“My dad handled three of us on his own. He’s superman.”
I couldn’t imagine how he did it. If I could be like him, I’d be forever grateful. And he’d help me with how to parent Gummy. I was certain of it.
“He is pretty awesome.”
She leaned forward. “Want to know a secret?”
“What?”
“We’re both going to screw up. That’s in the fine print of being a parent.”
“Thanks.”
She stopped drawing circles on the duvet with her fingers. “For what?”
“Keeping me grounded. I’m kinda freaking out over here.”
“If you change your mind—”
“Don’t even finish that sentence.” I couldn’t stand the thought of ever leaving my child.
She nodded. “You seem calm.”
“I’m good at keeping cool under pressure.” I winked at her. “Why are you all the way over there?”
“Where should I be?”
“Can you ever answer a question?”
“Can you?” She crawled across the bed. I spread my legs and settled my hands on her stomach once she was nestled between them.
“What else is good?”
She leaned her head against my shoulder. “Why do I like this so much?” she asked against my cheek.
“Why are you fighting it so hard?” I kissed her forehead.
“You know why.”
