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I heard a truck pulling up outside and stood up to look out the window. I saw Beau jump out of his truck and head toward the house, a scowl on his face. He looked pissed. I looked back at Arya and Eloise, and all of a sudden, I felt nervous. I hoped he wasn’t going to be an asshole.
No child should think they were unwanted. I murmured something to Arya and hurried out of the living room to intercept Beau. I ran to the front door and practically fell into Beau’s arms as he crossed the foyer.
“Olivia.” His expression softened, his blue eyes warm as they took in my face.
“Hey, Beau.” I swallowed hard and ignored the urge to kiss him. I certainly didn’t want to kiss him now. This was the last situation I wanted to find myself in the middle of.
“Had a good morning?” he asked, his voice raspy. “I still want to take you to my room and—”
“Beau, your daughter is in the other room.”
“So that wasn’t a bad joke?” His eyes narrowed as he took in my face and sighed. “Fine, take me to this kid and the woman who claims I impregnated her.” He rolled his eyes. “Looks like I might have to sue a rubber company,” he muttered under his breath.
I ignored him and led him to the living room.
Chapter Forty
Beau
There was a cute blonde kid sitting on the couch next to a woman I’d never seen before in my life. I walked over to the couch to get a better look at her, but I was almost positive I’d never met this woman before.
“Hey, I’m Beau. Can I help you?”
“It’s me.” Her green eyes were nervous.
“And you are?”
“Beau,” Olivia chided me as she stood next to me. “That’s Arya, and Eloise, your daughter.”
“Look, I don’t know what’s going on here, but I have no idea who these people are.” I narrowed my eyes at the lady. “Sorry, have we even met before?” She swallowed nervously, and I could see her thinking before she responded. “Or did you see my profile in the Bozeman Daily listing the most eligible bachelors in Montana and think you’d pretend to know me?”
“No, I . . .” The lady blushed. “I don’t know you, but Eloise is your daughter.”
“Auntie Arya, I’m thirsty,” Eloise piped up.
“You’re her aunt?” Shit, so this kid could be mine.
“Yes.” She nodded. “My sister, Lexi, had her four years ago.”
“Who?” I stared at her. “I’ve never heard of a Lexi.”
“Alexa?”
“It’s not ringing any bells. I’m not trying to be funny, but where is this Lexi and why did she send you?”
“She went away.” Arya looked at Eloise. “She left Eloise to me with a note before she went to live with her new boyfriend.”
“Oh no!” Olivia looked shocked. “How could she do that?”
“My sister is very irresponsible.” She sighed. “But she thought I could find Eloise’s dad for some help.”
“And she said I’m her dad?” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. How the hell had I gotten caught up in this?
“Yes.” She pulled a note out of her pocket and handed it to me. “This is the letter she left me.” I opened it quickly and read it. Then, I reread it.
To My Darling Arya,
I have run away to be with Brad. I know you don’t approve of him, but I love him and he loves me. We’re going to head to Texas, and he’s going to enter rodeos. I’m leaving Eloise with you. She loves you more anyway. I know you’ll make a better mother than me. If you need help, find her father. He’s rich and can provide for both of you. Just find Horseshoe Ranch near Billings and ask around for Beau Hamilton, eldest son of Ranger and Amelia Hamilton, net worth 1.2 billion, educated at Montana State University. He can afford to pay child support. I love you, Arya. Wish me luck!
