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“What are you waiting for?”
“The earth to fall so I don’t have to go through with it.”
“Don’t hold your breath, Soph.”
I rolled my eyes again.
“Was Ben a good baby?”
“He was the best.” I smiled, thinking about how adorable and chubby he was as a newborn. “He slept through the night almost immediately. He was always a good eater. Only cried when he needed a diaper change and loved to cuddle. I was very lucky.”
“Did you breastfeed?”
“Jesus.”
“Is that why your tits are bigger?”
My eyes widened, shaking my head. “Stop looking at my chest, Jax.”
“I’d do more than look if you’d give me half a chance.”
“And moving right along…”
This was what we did for the rest of the day. Jax asked me every question known to man about Ben, and we hung out like a family.
And I’d be lying if I said, I didn’t cherish it.
Chapter Thirteen
—Jax—
Then
“Jaxey,” Mom exclaimed, pulling me into a tight hug. “You look so handsome, baby.”
I was dressed in a tuxedo for her annual Christmas party that she’d hosted since I was born. It was her way of proving to the town that we were the perfect family despite all the rumors of my father’s infidelities. He played his part of the doting husband every year, and being extra attentive to my mother and their guests was what he did best.
“Mom, I hate it when you call me that.”
She pulled away, adjusting my bow tie. “Don’t be a sourpuss, Jax. You look incredible. Angela picked out your tux. I’m so glad it fits.”
Angela was her personal shopper.
“I swear you’re just growing like a weed. Look at these shoulders and these arms, Jaxey. My boy is built like his daddy.”
“Speaking of, where is he?”
“His plane just landed. He will be here soon, and our guests will too. Be a doll and go make sure Miss Carlisee is ready for our guests and that her daughter’s uniform fits.”
I jerked back, confused by her request.
“What?” She mirrored the expression on my face. “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“Why is her daughter wearing a uniform?”
She smiled. “Sophie’s helping tonight. She’s going to be carrying around the appetizers, drinks, making sure our guests have everything they want and need.”
“Mom…”
