Boss Of Her Heart by Shanna Handel

Author:Shanna Handel [Handel, Shanna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blushing Books Publications
Published: 2018-02-24T18:30:00+00:00

“How is Ray handling it?” Having returned from the Burger Barn with Evan—my son—I had grabbed a few private moments to chat with Jess about the heavy subject Evan and I had just discussed.

“It was hard on Ray at first, hearing Evan say that he wanted to spend time with you. You know just a natural instinct to protect what’s his—and a fear that Evan would find you, ‘cooler’. But he understands. And he wants what’s best for Evan. We knew this day would come, I just thought I had more time for him to mature first.”

“Seems like an incredibly mature kid to me.”

“He is, isn’t he? He must get that from me.” She gave a laugh and a wink. I think we both knew it came from Evan’s young eyes watching the way Ray handled the matters in his life. “Sometimes it’s uncanny, though, his mannerisms and such. He is a spitting image of you. It was stupid of Ray and me to think we could hide it from him for much longer.”

“I gave him my half of the ranch when I pass on.”

Her eyes widened. “You didn’t have to do that.”

“I did. He’s my son.”

“What if you and Bella have kids?” A knowing look flashed in her eyes. “Come on, Garrett. I’ve heard the talk. She’s your girlfriend now, right?”

“Yes.”

“Well, if you marry,” she gave a deep teasing nudge to my unprotected ribs, “she deserves half of what is yours. But we can work all that out another time. I’m just happy for you, Gare. It’s time you let go of your guilt and lived your life. Let someone love you. And I like Bella, I really do. She sure can raise some money too, so that’s a bonus.”

“Thanks again, Jess, for today, for bringing Evan here.”

“You’re welcome. I’m happy to help such a great cause. And I’m happy Evan knows. That was a heavy secret to keep. Until he came to us—asking if you were his father—I didn’t realize how heavily it was weighing on my shoulders.”

Apologizing for the hundredth time seemed like it would be a burden, so I just stood quietly.

Abruptly, Jessica pulled me into a hard hug. “Thank you… for Evan. I know it was a mess in the past, but not a day goes by that I don’t thank God for that little boy. And you gave him to me so… thank you.”

My eyes stung, and the back of my throat burned. Today had been an emotional one. The day my son met me for the first time as his father.

The day I finally forgave myself.

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