Then Comes Baby by Lillianna Blake & P. Seymour

Author:Lillianna Blake & P. Seymour [Blake, Lillianna & Seymour, P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: chick lit
Publisher: Sassy Women’s Fiction
Published: 2018-07-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

By the time Noella arrived for dinner, I was not feeling as confident. Zara was fussy, likely from her brand new surroundings, and Jake had taken a business call that had been going on for over two hours. I had planned to get things set up for dinner but hadn’t had the chance to put Zara down.

When I opened the door for my sister, I was feeling frazzled.

“Noella, I’m so glad to see you.”

“The feeling is mutual.” She hugged me, then took Zara into her arms. “Oh my, she has already changed so much. She is even more beautiful.”

“She has?” I studied my daughter’s face with surprise. Had she changed and I’d missed it?

“Oh, you won’t notice, sweetie. You see her every minute of the day and the change is gradual, so it’s hard to notice. But since I haven’t seen her in so long I can see that she has changed a bit. And you?” She placed her hand on my shoulder. “How are you holding up?”

“Okay, I guess. I think Zara misses the penthouse.”

“I bet she does.” Noella laughed.

“Where are Wes and the boys?”

“Oh, they’re on their way. Wes said he’d bring them so that I could come straight from work.” She grinned. “I’m still getting used to the idea that I have a partner.”

“It will take some time to adjust, I’m sure. But I’m so glad he’s treating you so well and that he’s getting along well with the boys.”

“As well as can be expected; a little better than that, actually. Well, of course, they have their moments.” She snuggled Zara. “Oh, sometimes I do miss the moments like these, when they’re so tender, so precious.”

“Hm, do I hear a bit of baby fever?”

“No, absolutely not.” She smiled. “I love my sons and they are more than enough for me. But I do adore having a niece to dote on. Want to see your present, Zara?” She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small rattle. “See what I have for you?” She waved it gently in front of Zara’s face.

When I saw Zara reach for it, I nearly melted into a puddle on the floor.

For a moment I wondered how Noella could be so sure she didn’t want another child. Then the front door burst open and two very loud, very angry boys barged in.

“Mom! It’s his fault!” they both shouted at the same time.

“Oh boy.” Noella sighed. “What happened?”

Wes stepped in right behind them. “Sorry, Noella, they got away from me.”

“It’s alright.” She smiled. “You did your best. Do you know what’s going on here?”

“Apparently there was an incident involving Rosie.” He raised his eyebrows.

“Oh, Rosie.” Noella nodded. “Best to let them work it out. If you two can’t be calm you’ll have to go outside. Zara needs peace and quiet.”

“Who is Rosie?” I watched as the boys chased each other into the backyard.

“A girl in their school that they both like.” She rolled her eyes. “They have been at it for over a month over her.

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