The Best is Yet to Come by Katy Colins

Author:Katy Colins [Colins, Katy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2021-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 21

Izzy

Izzy took a deep breath and turned to the woman she didn’t recognise sitting on the mat next to her. She’s just like you, she told herself. Izzy had left her house super early to make it here on time. She had taken Arthur’s advice on board and had vowed to make an effort with her and Evie’s social life. Yes, he was only moving to the other side of town but perhaps he was right that it would be good for Izzy to build a relationship with someone her own age, someone in the same boat as her – if that person existed. She needed to change her mindset and make more of an effort with the mums at the baby group, if not for her then for Evie’s sake, she needed baby friends to hang out with. She didn’t want her daughter’s development to suffer as a result of her mother’s stubbornness.

‘Would you like a drink? I’m just going to grab one before we start,’ Izzy asked the mum, who was trying to take off her baby boy’s jacket.

‘Oh, er, yes please.’ She smiled gratefully. ‘It’s my first time here. We haven’t been able to get our act together before now.’ She brushed her fringe from her tired eyes and shook her head. ‘Babies, hey. Oh God, I’ve just realised I forgot to pack any baby wipes! He’s managed to get it over himself and over me.’ She pointed to the wet stain on her black leggings.

‘Here’ – Izzy handed a pack from her own changing bag – ‘I’ve learnt the hard way to have spares, and even spares of spares on me at all times. I’m Izzy, by the way.’

‘Thank you! I’m Lorna and this is Charlie,’ Lorna said, wiping the mess from her thigh. ‘What’s your little girl’s name?’

‘This is Evie.’

‘I’m loving her leggings, they’re so cute!’ Lorna scrunched her nose up at Evie.

‘Thanks, it’s our second outfit of the day too. Isn’t it ridiculous the amount of washing someone so small can produce? Would you like tea or coffee? They have these special reusable mugs with lids so at least you can have a hot drink whilst you’re winding the bobbin up.’ Izzy tried not to roll her eyes.

‘Coffee please. Milk, no sugar and definitely not decaf,’ Lorna said with a grateful smile.

‘Coming up. Are you OK to keep an eye on her?’

‘Sure. Hello, Evie, look this is Charlie!’ Lorna began waving a hoop with multi-coloured ribbons over both of the babies’ heads, instantly mesmerising them.

Izzy got to her feet, saying a quick hello to the other mums who were slowly filing in. As she poured out two mugs of coffee, she smiled to herself. She never thought she would be the one handing out baby wipes to other mums in their time of need. Arthur would be pleased.

‘Right, ladies, good morning all!’ Tina, the class organiser, chimed over the chatter. ‘Just a quick announcement that later on we’ve got a special visit from

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