Blurry Little Lines: The Siblings of Heir book 2 by Jenna Lockwood

Author:Jenna Lockwood [Lockwood, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2023-01-12T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter 17

Max

“Mickey pancakes are the best!” James smiles down at his breakfast plate. “We ate these in Disneyland.”

“Thanks for the pancakes, Max. You’re the best cook in the world.” Mallory adds more syrup, hoping I won’t stop her since she handed out a compliment. I let it slide when picking my battles with a seven-year-old.

“After breakfast, go change into your swimsuits, and I can take you both up to the pool.” I flip the mushroom and goat cheese omelet for Kelsie’s breakfast and pour her an Earl Grey. “Try to be as quiet as you can be, okay?”

“Mom never sleeps this late.” Mallory glances at the large clock on the kitchen wall.

“That is because she has you two to take care of.” Just as I speak, a sleepy but well rested Kelsie emerges down the hall.

She yawns and gives a soft smile, approaching the kids. “Good morning, my loves.” She kisses each child on the head and looks at their plates. “Wow, Max spoiled you guys this morning. Is that Nutella on your fruit?”

“We will burn off our energy at the pool.” Mallory saves her ass. “Max said he will take us after we eat.” I shoot Mallory an I told you Mom wouldn’t approve of Nutella for breakfast kind of look.

“Your breakfast is ready too, Kels.” I scoop hash browns onto her plate and add a fruit dish next to her omelet. “I imagine you’ve worked up quite an appetite since last night.” I wink and walk our plates to the table. “I had planned to surprise you with breakfast in bed.”

“I think I’ve reached my surprise quota for the rest of this year.” Kelsie’s eyes remain on her tea as I set the plate in front of her.

What does that mean?

“Can we go to the aquarium today?” James breaks the moment.

“No, let’s go to the dog park!” Mallory leans over the table with pleading eyes. “Mom, why can’t we have a puppy?”

“Because our life is busy enough, and I don’t need another responsibility to add,” Kelsie explains. “A puppy is demanding, time-consuming, and I don’t want to take care of more than my current responsibilities.” She takes a sip of her tea and glances around the kitchen, ignoring Mallory’s pout.

“I want something to take care of,” Mallory whines.

“You have a hamster that I have to keep reminding you to feed and clean.” Kelsie gives her a pointed look.

“Toodles isn’t the same as a dog. He lives in his cage.”

“Take Toodles to the dog park.” James leans toward his sister with a smile. “He has a ball to walk in.”

“No, baby, Toodles needs to stay here.” Kelsie laughs.

“Have a baby, then,” Mallory chimes with a smile. “I can dress her up and push her around in a stroller.” My coffee burns my nose as her request catches me off guard.

“Mallory, it’s not that simple.” Kelsie chooses her words carefully. “I would have loved to give you kids more siblings, but things worked out differently for our family.” She picks up her mug for another sip, trying to hide her hurt expression.

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