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“Fuck yeah.”
We walk in the direction of one of the hotel’s bars.
“So, what’s been happening since I last saw you?” Griffin asks.
I chuckle. “You’re going to need a drink first before I tell you. I know I am.”
Chapter 26
Sophie
“What are you doinghere?”
My hand curls around the edge of the door as I keep my body blocking the entrance to my apartment. It’s not even eight and Henry’s unplanned arrival is less than appreciated. I don’t know how he got past the main security door. Someone must have let him in as they went through.
His eyes drop to my left hand, and the engagement ring sparkling on my finger.
“You don’t have to marry him because you’re pregnant.”
Irritation bubbles in my gut and I grip the door harder. “I’m not.”
His eyes lift to mine, one brow hitching as though he doesn’t believe me.
“What are you doing here?” I ask again, exasperated.
“I came to talk. It’s important.”
The urge to tell him to get lost and come back at a sensible hour is overtaken by logic. I know him. He’ll stay outside my door until I listen to him. But if I pretend to be interested in whatever crap he’s come to say then he’s more likely to leave after.
“Fine. Let me get dressed.” I step back about to let him in when his eyes drop over the robe I threw on over Drew’s T-shirt. I pull it tighter around myself, which makes Henry smirk.
“I’ve seen it all before, Soph.” He doesn’t even try to hide the languid way his eyes are raking over my bare legs.
I hold a hand up, stopping him before he steps inside.
“You know what? You can wait out there.” I slam the door in his face before he can protest and curse under my breath as I head to the bedroom and pull some loungewear on.
I check my phone quickly, smiling at the text Drew sent while I was sleeping.
Drew: Just boarding my flight. Can’t wait to get back to you, Mama. Tell those babies Daddy’s on his way.
He’ll be back soon. Warmth settles in my gut, a mix of comfort and excitement. We’ll get the rest of the weekend together before work gets really busy next week with trial prep.
I go back to the front door and let Henry in. His eyes drop over my loose-fitting outfit, but he says nothing as he walks inside.
“Coffee?” I offer as a force of habit, walking into the kitchen.
Henry follows me into the kitchen. “Please. You know how I like it.”
I look sideways at him as I turn the machine on. His eyes are wandering around the room, studying what’s changed since he was last here having morning coffee made for him by me. It’s the cop in him, I guess. Always assessing.
His eyes land on the ultrasound pictures on the counter and my shoulders stiffen as he picks them up.
A small smile curls his lips as he studies them. “I want to know if mine’s a boy or girl.”
I ignore him for as long as possible as I make his coffee. Then I place the cup down harshly on the counter.
“I haven’t decided if I want to find out yet.”
