“Then you definitely wouldn’t have Casey. Or me.”

“I like each of you, however that doesn’t make me really feel significantly better.”

He kisses my temple. “You wouldn’t have harm her on function. I do know you. Perhaps higher than you assume.”

My cellphone buzzes.

Gareth: I’ve put your ultimate pay by means of. You don’t must work out your discover. Take care.

Take care?

I hoped that he wouldn’t trigger me bother, however that is bizarre contemplating his latest behaviour. I’m undecided whether or not to be grateful or nonetheless be cautious.

“What’s occurring?” Alex brushes his hand down my again.

“Apparently, my ultimate pay has gone into the financial institution. And I don’t need to work the subsequent two weeks.”

Alex presses a kiss to my temple. “That’s nice.”

“I nonetheless don’t belief Gareth.” I take my focus off my cellphone and shift it to him.

“Properly, as quickly as we will get all the pieces so as, we will get out of right here and neglect he even exists.” He wraps his arms round my waist. “It’s all about us now, Lana. You, me, Casey.”

My coronary heart kilos.

“And earlier than we’re as a result of get Casey from day care, I can assume of some different issues I’d love to do with you.”

I slide my arms round his neck. “Like what?”

“Properly, your man simply unloaded the dishwasher and washed what was left within the sink, so I believe I’m due some type of reward.”

After which he kisses me and I may virtually neglect the shit present this morning has changed into.

My man.

* * *

After dinner, Alex disappears to prepare for a night out. He’s attending the wrap occasion for the movie, and whereas we may have gone with him, it’s a weeknight and I hadn’t deliberate to don’t have any work within the morning.

When he returns from the lavatory, he nuzzles my neck whereas I sit on the sofa, sketching extra photos of Casey.

“I received’t be late. I’ll simply have a few drinks after which be residence once more.”

Dwelling.

Him saying the phrase is sufficient to carry a smile to my face.

He kisses me softly. “I do know at present was laborious, however that is simply the beginning for us. I wish to make all of your desires come true.”

“So long as we’re all collectively—that’s all I want.”

He’s not gone lengthy after I lookup at a faucet on the door.

Casey’s eyes develop huge. “Is that Daddy?”

I giggle. “He’s received a key. And he received’t be again till after you’re asleep.”

She pouts.

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