“Daddy. I acquired hen pops.”

I clamp my lips collectively in amusement.

Alex sits beside her on the mattress. “So I hear. I’ve purchased some groceries, and I’m going to stick with you till you’re all higher.”

Her mouth falls open, and the place she was cranky just a few seconds in the past, the solar’s come out as she flings her arms round his neck. Her smile lights up the entire room, and despite the fact that I really feel like crap, in some way seeing this makes it worse.

There’s a lot love between all of us, and it was by no means honest to assume I may ignore that.

My little lady, who by no means had a father, discovered one for herself. And alongside the best way, I fell in love with a loving, caring man.

That’s what issues.

It’s as if we by no means broke up as Alex hugs Casey earlier than letting go and standing. “I’m going to seize the groceries from the automobile and get arrange. I’ll convey you in a drink, after which you’ll be able to return to sleep.” He glances at me. “And your mum can get some relaxation.”

“Mummy has hen pops too.” Her lips are pursed, and her blonde brows knit in concern.

“She does, and I’ll be caring for her too. Gotta be sure my women get higher.”

Clearly pleased with that, Casey snuggles again below her blanket.

Alex stands and makes his means again to the door. “You go to mattress. I’ll convey you in a drink too. When was the final time you had something to eat?”

My head swims and I shrug. “I’m probably not certain.”

“I’ll kind one thing out and convey it in to you.”

“If I wasn’t sick, I’d kiss you.”

His lips quirk right into a smile. “I’ve had chickenpox. You possibly can’t give it to me.”

I roll my eyes and snicker. It’s the primary time I feel I’ve laughed since I broke issues off with him. And regardless of the whole lot, it feels good.

“I’m nonetheless not going to kiss you. However I do respect all of this. Thanks.”

He locations his hand on my arm. “You don’t need to thank me. I really like you guys.”

“I wasn’t certain …”

“No matter occurs between us—my emotions aren’t altering. I do know what I need.” He strikes previous me and I keep nonetheless for a second, taking a deep breath.

I by no means had doubts about us, however I did have doubts about our state of affairs.

Having him right here feels so proper.

Is that this an indication we’re simply meant to be?

* * *

After following him again out to the lounge, I sit on the sofa.

He sits in a chair reverse me. “Now, how are you feeling?”

I shrug. “I’ve acquired a headache that gained’t shift and I’m drained. I used to be presupposed to make breakfast for Casey and arrange my laptop computer for her to observe Paw Patrol. As an alternative, she fell asleep.”

He will get up and circles the sofa, rubbing my shoulders. “I’ll maintain all of that. You simply lie down. I finished on the grocery retailer on the best way, and I’ll get you each fed.”

“You’re being superb to me, contemplating I dumped you.”

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