Their Baby Blessing by Heidi McCahan

Author:Heidi McCahan
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2019-03-07T14:39:16+00:00

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Cold air swirled around Skye as Gage closed the door, sending a shiver down her spine. Connor burst into tears and, honestly, she wanted to cry right along with him.

She turned around in time to see him crawl after Gage, then slap his palm against the closed door, sobbing.

Her vision blurred with fresh tears. Not only for Connor, but for the frigid conversation that created a seismic shift in her relationship with Gage. When she’d walked in a few minutes ago and saw Connor nestled in Gage’s lap, reading a book, some rogue wave of domestic longing had crashed over her. With Gage in his faded jeans and gray sweatshirt that read Navy, a very attractive hint of stubble clinging to his jaw—it was a powerful image that offered a glimpse of a future she’d never imagined. Suddenly she was questioning her decision to never be a mom, and everything she’d rehearsed and planned to say about their kiss felt...wrong.

But she’d said it all anyway. Telling him the kiss was a mistake and holding fast to her boundaries didn’t offer the satisfaction she’d hoped for. Instead she felt empty. Alone. This was what she wanted, right? Her independence, the career opportunities she deserved, freedom from a man who tried to diminish her dreams with his harsh words? Then why did she long to fling herself on the floor and mimic one of Connor’s epic tantrums? She touched her fingers to her lips. Maybe because she couldn’t forget how Gage’s kiss made her feel. Safe. Cherished. Respected.

She stood and crossed to the foyer, then gently pulled Connor into her arms. “It’s okay, buddy. He’ll be back tomorrow.”

Connor arched his back, resisting her attempts to comfort him. She carried him into the kitchen, hoping the suggestion of a snack might help, but he only wailed and pushed against her, trying to get free.

“Everything okay?”

Skye turned away from the pantry. Mom walked slowly toward them and stopped next to the dining room table, bracing her hands on the back of the chair. “He’s mad because Gage left.”

“I guess it’s good he cries when the babysitter leaves.” Mom smiled. “That’s how you know you’ve got a good one.”

Skye ignored the comment and set Connor at her feet, then pulled out the bottom cabinet drawer. “Look. Lots of containers. Want to play?”

He shook his head and screamed until his face was dark red and tears tracked down his cheeks. Oh brother. Skye dragged the cuff of her sweater across her cheeks to staunch her own tears. Anxiety and frustration churned inside as she tried to think of a way to get Connor to stop crying.

“Are you all right, sweetheart?” Mom gingerly pulled out a chair and sat down.

“Let me help him first.” Skye couldn’t think straight, or tell her mom what was going on, when he was so upset. She poured Cheerios into a plastic bowl with a handle and slotted lid. “Connor, look.” She knelt beside him and gently shook it to get his attention.

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