Unchained Memories by Karen D. Badger

Author:Karen D. Badger [Badger, Karen D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance
ISBN: 9781501022784
Publisher: Badger Bliss Books
Published: 2014-09-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25

After Joseph left, Laura came in to massage Billie’s muscles. This time Cat asked her questions throughout the whole routine, hoping to be able to pick up enough knowledge to be of some help to Billie later. Finally, the massage was over and Cat was left alone with Billie once more.

“You did a very good job in therapy this afternoon.” Cat knew she was making idle chitchat, but she felt too awkward with the silence to let it continue for long.

“Thank you.”

Cat’s heart melted when Billie cast the crooked smile she loved so much. “I was very proud of you when you pulled yourself up,” she said. A blush rose to Billie’s cheeks. Cat wanted to tease her about the nice shade of red, but she wasn’t sure how Billie would take it.

Billie’s dinner tray was brought in and set in front of her. Cat walked over and took the cover off the tray. “Yummy,” she said.

“Want some?”

“No, that’s all right. I’m not very hungry.”

“You, not hungry? That’s a first,” Billie said.

Cat’s eyes grew wide. “What did you say?”

“I… I’m sorry. I don’t know why I said that.”

Cat’s heart was beating a mile a minute as she struggled to calm herself. It was obvious from the shocked expression on Billie’s face the response had been involuntary. Don’t push her, Cat. You’ll only scare her again. Let it go.

Cat opened Billie’s milk carton, unwrapped her straw, and put it in the milk. She placed the carton back on the tray. “Are you nervous about tonight?”

Billie nodded. “Are any of them mine?” she asked as she led a spoonful of mashed potatoes to her mouth. Cat was pleased at how much better Billie was becoming at fine motor skill coordination after only two days.

Cat reached for Billie’s fork and knife and cut the meat loaf into bite-size pieces. “They’re our children—both of ours—but to answer your question, our son is biologically yours. The girls are mine.”

“I have a son?”

“And two daughters.”

“Yes, of course. What are their names?”

Cat felt her face glowing as she thought of their children. She leaned forward so her forearms rested on her thighs. “Seth is eleven years old, almost twelve. He’s a beautiful and sensitive child. He has corn silk hair and blue, blue eyes—like yours. He’s our little man. Tara is nine and very much an outspoken free spirit. She’s stubborn as all hell and quite a tomboy. She has red-gold hair and green eyes like mine. Skylar is the baby. We call her Sky for short. You named her, Billie. She’s four years old and still very cuddly. She likes to curl up in your arms and cuddle into your neck when she’s tired. Skylar also has red-gold hair, but her eyes are blue like yours and Seth’s.”

“Where are their fathers?”

Cat sighed and sat back in her chair. “Tara’s father was an anonymous sperm donor, so I have no idea who or where he is. Seth and Sky’s father is in jail for kidnapping, assault, attempted murder, and rape.

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