Baby for My Silver Fox CEO: A Billionaire Best Friend's Dad Romance by Jaclyn Hartley

Author:Jaclyn Hartley [Hartley, Jaclyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-07-14T23:00:00+00:00

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Joel

Normally, on a Sunday, I go to lunch with Natalie and we have some time alone, away from the mania that is our family. I normally have lunch during the week with Anna to balance it out, but I’ve been neglecting that since I found out what she did to Megan. She’s been complaining about it, only to shut up when I remind her what she did. I can’t bring myself to support her relationship when she betrayed someone I care about. Being at her engagement party and wedding are simply obligations, nothing more, and Anna knows that.

That does make me sound incredibly callous and cold toward my daughter to an outsider, but the thought of being around her after what she did makes me uncomfortable. I didn’t raise her to be like that, but Anna was always closer to Caitlin. Those two were like peas in a pod, much as I don’t want to admit it.

But today, I don’t feel like going out and having a meal with my other child. It’s been a hard week at work, and I was working from home yesterday. I just want time on my own, no company or anything. Natalie will understand.

Well, there is a company I want, but I don’t think Megan will agree to it.

I call Natalie as I slump at my desk, feeling a little guilty that I was neglecting my daughter. It wasn’t her fault. She would understand what was going on.

For the most part. I’ve never told Natalie that I have feelings for her friend. She and Megan are close, and she’s not very good at keeping secrets. I don’t want her to find out about what Megan and I did the night of the engagement party. That is not something I want my daughter to know about.

Natalie picks up on the third ring. “Hey, Dad. I was just about to head out to meet you.”

“Sorry about the bad timing, honey, but I’m going to have to cancel.”

“Cancel?” Natalie’s bright tone turns concerned. “Why? Has something happened?”

“No, nothing like that. I’m just not going to be good company today.” I lean back in my chair and close my eyes. “I just want to be on my own before I deal with everything tomorrow.”

If anyone can understand, it’s my younger daughter. She’s very mature for her age, and I love that about her.

“I see.”

“I’m sorry, sweetheart…”

“No, it’s fine. I get it. Especially with all the mayhem lately, I’m surprised you haven’t had a break,” Natalie giggles. “Well, apart from Martha’s Vineyard not too long ago, although I wouldn’t call that relaxing.”

“You mean about the power cut?” I ask innocently.

“Yeah, whatever you say.”

I have a feeling she knows what happened there. Megan must have said something. At least she’s not shy.

“Anyway, I was half-expecting you to call out of lunch,” Natalie says.

“What? Why would you think I could cancel?”

“Because I got the invitation to Anna’s wedding,” she says. “And Mom’s been complaining about not being able to get hold of you.

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