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“Yes, but your sexual tension lurks.” Sylvie grins and leans closer. “By the way, I’m thinking about joining Sugar & Silk. Who knows, maybe I’ll be the one with a hot daddy soon.”
“What? Really?” Sylvie hasn’t dated anyone after her troubling ex, and I didn’t even know she was ready to put herself out there again.
Sylvie shrugs. “I figure, why not?”
I hold her hand in mine and give it a squeeze. “You know you can count on me for anything, right?”
“I have counted on you. Too much. Now, watch out, world. I’m back in the saddle.”
Seeing Sylvie back to her independent self makes me warm and fuzzy inside. I’ve finished paying for her credit card debts—and I didn’t have to worry about saving to start my own daycare. Thanks to my generous investor husband, my dream became a successful reality a few months ago.
I smile at my sister. “You’ll do great.”
I excuse myself and check on the party. The kids are happily eating cake, and Adelle is talking to my mom in the corner.
“Do you want a piece?” asks a sexy male voice behind me.
I circle to see my husband carrying a piece of chocolate cake.“You know I’ll never say no to cake, ever.” I take it from his hand.
“That’s my girl,” he says in a low voice, kissing my cheek. “Brynlee asked to sleep at my mom’s tonight after we open her gifts.”
“Sounds good. Want to go for a swim later?” I wink at him, knowing full well he’s all in…
