Unexpected Fall by Kaylee Ryan

Author:Kaylee Ryan [Ryan, Kaylee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary, Romance
ISBN: 9781949151152
Google: DVevDwAAQBAJ
Goodreads: 47884600
Publisher: Kaylee Ryan
Published: 2019-10-08T17:31:04+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Dawn

It’s been four days since I got the call in the middle of the night that my drug-addicted sister had just given birth. Four days since she fled the hospital. Four days since she’s been seen. Four days of watching her baby girl go through withdrawals. Four days of falling in love with a tiny human.

During the four days of living in this hospital, Mark hasn’t left my side. He’s been here every day and every night. I’ve been selfish needing him here with me, not wanting to go through this alone, but this is my new life. It’s unexpected, but mine all the same.

“She’s out,” I tell Mark. He’s sitting in the private room with Daisy on his chest. He’s done this twice a day since we’ve been here. The doctors and nurses say her stats are great and she’s gaining weight. They say they contribute these changes to us being here. That she knows she’s loved.

“Good. I hate that she had such a rough night. I wish they would have come and gotten us.”

I nod my agreement. I wish they would have too. The thought of her suffering causes a twinge in my chest. “Kendall’s bringing me some more clothes,” I tell him. She drove here that first day and brought us each a couple of changes, but I’m not leaving until Daisy does. I’ve already talked to my work and filed for family medical leave. Thankfully, I have some time, so I’ll get paid for the time I’m off.

“Yeah, Ridge was stopping by my place to do the same.”

“Mark.” I sigh. This is not the first time we’ve had this conversation. “I can’t thank you enough for being here with me, for helping me through these first few days. However, I know you have a life to get home to.”

“Aunt Dawn is talking crazy again, Daisy girl,” he says to my sleeping niece.

“Marcus,” I playfully scold him and he chuckles.

“I’m where I’m supposed to be.”

“Stubborn man,” I grumble.

He chuckles. “She thinks I’m charming,” he says to the sleeping baby.

“Knock, knock.” Lynn sticks her head in the door. “Looks like Uncle Mark has the touch.” She smiles when she sees that Daisy is nice and cozy against his chest.

“What can I say? The ladies love me.” He grins.

“Well, how about we put her down so the two of you can go talk to your friends. They’re just outside in the hallway waiting for you.”

“Thank you, Lynn.” She’s been amazing. Hell, the entire hospital staff has been stellar and doing everything they can to help us. They even “overlook” the fact that we’re practically living here. Not that we’re the only ones to have ever done that, but they find us empty rooms to shower in, and when that’s not available, they sneak us into the staff lounge. That feels like special treatment, but what do I know.

“All right, Daisy, we have to go see Aunt Kendall and Uncle Ridge, but we’ll be back soon.” He kisses the top of her tiny little head before standing and placing her in her bed.

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