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“Was that all he told you?”
“No, he said you would love us too.”
I smiled. “Of course I do.”
“Does my mommy love us too?”
“Of course she does, sweetie.”
“How do you know?”
This was the longest conversation we’d ever had together. I wasn’t surprised Ariel’s vocabulary was prolific for a five-year-old. Everyone treated her and Ethan like adults.
“Because that’s what mommies do.”
“Do you have kids?”
“No.”
“How come?”
“I’ve never met the right person to have them with.”
“What about my daddy?”
For some reason, my eyes flew to the camera in the room.
Did Caleb put her up to this?
Staring straight into the camera, I repeated, “Honey, like I said, your daddy is just my boss.” Shifting my gaze back to Ariel, I reiterated, “But it has nothing to do with my love for you and Ethan. Or your mommy’s love for you two.”
“Okay, Miss Evie.” She giggled, “I mean, Evie.”
I beamed, finally feeling like I was getting somewhere with her.
“Can I have a hug?”
She nodded, throwing her arms around my neck before I could pull her into my chest.
“How about I read you a bedtime story?”
“Can you read Peppa Pig?” she questioned, looking at my face. “She’s my favorite.”
“Peppa Pig is my favorite too.”
I helped her off the counter as the doorbell rang.
“I’ll get it!” Ethan exclaimed, rushing down the stairs.
“Ethan, wait for me!” I hurried after him at the exact moment he opened the door, revealing a man I’d never seen before.
“Uncle Joseph!” Ethan greeted, catching me by surprise.
Who’s Uncle Joseph?
Ariel hid behind my legs, seeking comfort from me for the first time.
“Hey there, princess. Don’t I get a hug?”
