Treasured (Embracing Series Book 1) by Lynn Delisa

Author:Lynn, Delisa [Lynn, Delisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Limitless Publishing LLC
Published: 2015-04-21T07:00:00+00:00

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I need to focus on locating Liam’s birth mother. I haven’t told anyone about her. I really wish I could talk to Addison about it, but it’s not my place to tell anyone.

I call the adoption agency again, hoping to speak with someone different. I explain who Liam and I are looking for to the gentleman.

“Ma’am, would she be in her late thirties to early forties now?”

“Yes, she would, sir.”

I give him my number to call me back once he does more research. I know it will be at least a few days.

I want some alone time, so I rent my favorite movie, The Notebook, and order Chinese food. I curl up on the couch and eat. Throughout the movie, I laugh and cry. The Notebook always does that to me.

After taking a nap, I wake up and realize I haven’t turned my phone back on. I have four voicemails and ten texts from Evan. Before I get a chance to call him back, he’s at the door.

“Lila! Lila! Are you in there?”

I open the door, not realizing all I'm wearing is a lace thong and one of Liam’s T-shirts.

“Evan, what the hell is wrong? Can’t I have some alone time?” He pulls me into a tight hug. I notice he's crying. “What’s wrong?”

“My mom died.” He lets out another sob.

“Oh Evan, I’m so sorry, sweetie. Come in, sit down.”

“What am I going to do? She was in a car accident. My father said she was fine after the accident, and then several hours later, she died.”

I take in a deep breath. As shocked as I am by the news, I know that if we both panic, it'll only make the situation worse. The best thing I can do right now is try to get him through this.

“Breathe, Evan. I know how upset you must be, but you need to calm down and you need to go home,” I say as gently as I can.

“Can you go with me, please?” he begs. “I can’t do this alone.”

“Yes, I'll go with you. I’ll call the airline and get us tickets,” I say as I grab my phone. “Where's Brody?”

“He’s at the loft,” he says, sitting on my couch.

“Okay, I’ll throw some things together.”

I call the airline; the earliest flight is in the morning.

“Evan, you need to get some sleep. You can stay here. We’ll go get your bags before heading to the airport.”

I can’t stand to see this strong man like this; it’s killing me inside.

“Thanks, you’re such a great friend,” he says.

He leans in and kisses my lips. I know he’s hurting, so I don’t say anything. I just touch my lips when he pulls away.

“I’m so scared. My mom was my dad’s world. She was one of the strongest women I know. How is my dad going to live without her?”

“I don’t know what to say. I can’t imagine what you’re going through. Let’s get some sleep.”

As I lie next to him, I feel so sorry for him. He lies in my arms and cries.

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