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That’s right. I can be as stubborn as you.
Her phone chimed and the front door opened a moment later. A woman walked in, looking around.
Jasmine stood. “Can I help you?”
“Are you Jasmine Evans?”
“Yes.”
She handed her over an envelope. “You’ve been served.”
Jasmine took the note from her as Bently got to his feet. The woman disappeared out the way she came.
Jasmine’s heart pounded.
“What is it?” Bently asked.
She broke open the seal and slipped the paper out. Reading over the words, her hands began to tremble.
“Oliver has a court-ordered paternity test. I have thirty days to comply.”
“Fuck,” Bently swore.
The paper shook in her hand.
Bently pulled her against his chest. “I’m gonna get you a lawyer.”
She nodded. “What if he tries to take her away from me?”
“I promise we won’t let that happen.”
Bently’s promises carried weight. But would they match up against the Remingtons’ money? She couldn’t afford an attorney. She’d have to rely on her brothers again. But it didn’t matter because she’d do whatever was necessary to keep Zoey safe. Even if she had to give up everything that meant the most to her.
“Jaz?” A familiar voice broke through her thoughts.
Bently released her. She turned around as Emma walked over to her, arms wide open. Emma set down the motorcycle helmet on the coffee table before sweeping Jasmine up into a hug.
“What are you doing here?” Jasmine asked.
“I have forty-eight hours before I need to be on a plane to Japan. I couldn’t leave you hanging when you needed me most.” Emma squeezed her tighter.
“I’m gonna go do what we talked about,” Bently said. “Nice seeing you, Em.”
Emma released Jasmine. “You too. Say hi to your wife for me.”
“Will do.” Bently gave Jasmine a kiss on her forehead before he left.
“I still can’t believe that playboy Bently is married and settled down.” Emma shook her head.
“He deserves a happily ever after.”
Emma tucked a strand of her blond hair behind her ear. “So do you, babe.”
Jasmine shook her head, sitting back on the couch.
Emma slipped the backpack off her shoulder. She unzipped it and pulled out three bottles of wine.
“You came prepared.”
