Catching The Con (Swindled In Love Book 2) by Dominique Davis

Author:Dominique Davis [Davis, Dominique]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Independent
Published: 2024-08-13T00:00:00+00:00

20

Breaking Old Patterns

Nicole awoke, disoriented and confused. Slowly, she opened her eyes and adjusted to the sight of Nessa in front of her, slyly smiling. “Do you mind waking my uncle? I have school,” she said before going into the kitchen.

Nicole looked at her hand and saw she was still on the couch. She sat up and saw Spencer asleep under her. Her body draped over his, their legs tangled together. She remembered falling asleep, her head resting against his chest. The memory sent warmth through her body.

Underneath her, Spencer slept soundly, his face calm, his breath steady. Almost too peaceful to wake. That’s when Nicole got the idea. She got out from under him, careful not to wake him. When she was free, she walked into the kitchen, where Nessa sat on a stool eating Frosted Flakes.

“How would you feel about me taking you to school?”

“Really? You would take me?”

“If you’re okay with that, I would love to.”

“Yes! Please!”

Nicole smiled. Spencer was there for her last night in a way no one had ever been before. The least she could do was let him sleep in. “Do you know your school’s address?”

Nessa nodded. “It’s in the car’s navigation.”

“Great.” Nicole walked back into the living room and put on her pumps. She grabbed her purse and Spencer’s keys. Worried he might wake up and think she stole Nessa and his car, she left a note. “Taking Nessa to school. See you soon. -N.”

When they pulled up to Nessa’s school, the kids were lining up in front of the building. The teachers monitoring them as they entered. When some of the kids from Cindy’s party saw Nessa, they waved. “Nessa!” they greeted.

“Well, go on. Have fun with your friends.”

“Thanks, Ms. Nicole.”

“You did all the work by being your cool self.”

“I mean more than just yesterday. My Uncle Spence needed a friend as much as I did. Thank you for being his.”

“It’s the easiest job I’ve ever had.”

With that, Nessa got out of the car and greeted her friends. Nicole felt her heart swell. The love niece and uncle, father and daughter, had for each other was pure and beautiful. She was thankful she could see it and be a part of it.

She hoped to remain a witness to it, but she couldn’t be sure. Spencer acted accepting of her past last night, but having time to think it over, he could change his mind. Even if he didn’t, it was one thing for him to accept her past. It didn’t mean he would want his niece hanging around her, a criminal.

As she pulled away, her phone rang. She answered it through the car’s bluetooth. “Does this mean we’re even again? I saved you from face planting on my stairs and you get my kid in school on time?”

“What can I say? I’m a saint.”

“Clearly,” Spencer remarked. She could hear the smile in his voice.

“I hope you’re not mad that I took your car.”

“Nah. Nessa likes spending time with you. I would never deny her that.

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