Rogue Stallion & Need Me, Cowboy by Diana Palmer

Author:Diana Palmer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-01-08T18:45:09+00:00

Chapter 13

Jessica had thought about that a lot—that Baby Jennifer needed someone to love her and take care of her. McCallum had been firm about the improbability of a court awarding the baby’s care to a single woman. But that situation had changed. She and McCallum were engaged, soon to be married. There was every reason in the world to believe that, under the circumstances, a judge might be willing to let them have custody.

She caught her breath audibly. Bubbles of joy burst inside her. “Oh, Sterling, do you think...!”

His hand grasped hers. “I don’t know, but it’s worth a try. She’s a pretty, sweet baby. And I agree with you—I think our lives would be enriched by having a child to love and raise. There’s more to being a mother and father than just biology. It takes love and sacrifice and day-to-day living to manage that.” He glanced at her gently. “You aren’t the sort of woman who will ever be happy without a baby.”

She smiled sadly. “I would have loved to have yours.”

“So would I,” he replied, his tone as tender as his eyes, which briefly searched hers. “But this is the next best thing. What do you think? Do you want to petition the court for permission to adopt her?”

“Yes!”

He chuckled. “That didn’t take much thought.”

“Oh, yes, it did. I’ve thought of nothing else since she was found.”

“The judge may say no,” he cautioned.

“He may say yes.”

He just shook his head. That unshakable optimism touched him, especially in view of all the tragedy Jessica had had in her life. She was amazing. A miracle. He loved her more every day.

“All right, then,” he replied. “We’ll get a lawyer and fill out the papers.”

“Today,” she added.

He smiled. “Today.”

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