Forever Surprised by Kathleen Brooks

Author:Kathleen Brooks
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Laurens Publishing

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Dani didn’t even wait for the door to close before she ran up the stairs. Her heart sank as she found Mila muffling her cries into a towel on the bathroom floor. Flashbacks of herself on the cold tile floor as she lost her baby hit Dani hard and fast. Without saying a word, she knelt down next to Mila and pulled her close. The negative pregnancy test sat at her feet.

Dani stroked Mila’s hair as she heard her son’s footsteps pounding up the stairs. He stopped with murder in his eyes as she shooed him out. She knew the look, but she also knew there were some things only another woman could understand. Zain looked pissed, but he took a step back.

“Cry all you want, my dear. It hurts so badly. I know, trust me.”

“You don’t know!” Mila yelled. Dani remembered the anger well.

“But I do,” Dani said softly. “I lost two children from miscarriages. But out of that darkness came the lights of my life. After each miscarriage, I became pregnant. And I know about the pressure, Mila. I know I get carried away thinking of grandchildren, but never think that doesn’t mean I don’t care about you. I’d rather have you and Zain happy and healthy with no children than have you unhappy and hurt if you can’t have them.”

“The king—” Mila started, sniffling.

“Can chill. The line will be fine. It just means I’ll turn my focus to Gabe for a while,” Dani said truthfully. She’d been worried that something was bothering Mila. Dani, of everyone, should have understood it. She felt shame and guilt for the pressure she’d put on her daughter-in-law, even though it was done so good-naturedly. “I won’t ask again unless you want me to. And my door is always open if you need to talk.”

Mila nodded but still couldn’t bring herself to smile. Dani kissed her cheek and motioned for Zain to come back. Zain reached down and picked up his wife and carried her to bed as Dani walked slowly down the stairs.

“I’ll be right back,” Zain whispered to her.

Zain tucked Mila into bed and followed his mom downstairs. “Right after the party I’m going to take Mila away.”

“You’re a good husband, Zain. I’m very proud of you. And may I recommend the family house in the Bahamas? I’ll make sure no one bothers you while you’re there. And I’m so sorry. I shouldn’t have put that pressure on you. I, of all people, should have known better.”

“I know it was out of love, Mom.”

“It doesn’t matter. Just remember, your father and I are here if you need anything. See you at the party, son, and only if you two feel like it.”

Zain kissed his mother’s cheek and pulled out his phone. A couple weeks on the family’s private island sounded like the perfect escape.

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