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“There’s really no need for that.”
Lucy’s laughter was one of his favorite things, even when it was directed at him. “I knew you’d say that, and I knew I should’ve been more worried about procreating with you.”
“You love our babies.”
“I do. I love them very much, especially when they’re sleeping.”
Colton chuckled as he helped her up and out of her chair so he could hug her properly. “Thank you for putting up with me and our devils.”
“It’s a good thing I love you so much.”
He held her tightly. “It’s a very good thing. The best thing to ever happen to me.”
The moment between them ended at the sound of six little feet coming toward them. Colton gave Lucy a quick kiss. “To be continued,” he said. “Coop, let’s call your cousin.”
ChapterTwelve
“You have a kid and realize what’s really important. It actually takes pressure off everything. Nothing will come before fatherhood for me, ever in my life.”—Austin Rivers
As Max drove to the barn to pick up Caden, he was more stressed than he’d been in a long time. Having to talk to his son about Chloe was the last thing he felt like doing.
His mom picked up Caden from school and kept him on weekday afternoons, so Max didn’t have to pay for after-school care. Count that as just another of the many ways his parents made his life easier. Usually, Caden’s homework was done by the time Max got there, too, which was an added blessing.
Today, he was also picking up Daisy, who’d spent the day at the barn under the care of his mother, George and Ringo while Max was at work. He would take her to work with him when she got a little older.
Max stepped into the mudroom and was greeted by a rush of boy and dogs.
As always after a long day apart, Max was relieved to see his little boy, to hear about his day and to have the evening together to look forward to. Tonight, he was worried about what he had to tell him and how he would take it.
“You ready to head home, buddy?”
“Yep. I just need to get my backpack and lunch box.” When he took off to do that, Daisy followed him.
“Those two are already best buddies,” Molly said. “Daisy was so happy to see him when he got home.”
“I’m glad it’s working out. Did she behave today?”
“She was great. Dude runs a tight ship and produces well-behaved pets.”
“Thank goodness for that.”
“I was surprised you took the plunge with the dog. I thought you weren’t ready for that.”
“I wasn’t until I was. Thanks for having her at Grammy Camp while I’m working.”
“She’s no trouble. Ringo and George like the company.”
“I’m going to talk to him tonight about Chloe.”
“I wondered what you’d decided to do about that,” Molly said.
“I’m taking your advice and telling him the truth.”
“You can never go wrong with the truth.”
“I hope so.”
“How’d you leave things with Lexi?”
