Ashamed (The Family #3) by Sam Crescent

Author:Sam Crescent [Crescent, Sam]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
Published: 2017-01-08T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

Until getting Christie from school, Luiz had never thought that his absence would affect his girl so deeply. When she ran toward him and flung herself in his arms, he knew without a doubt that he had fucked up. He should have been there for her long before now. By trying to protect her, he’d screwed up. She wanted him in her life.

Once they were back at home, Raine left him with Christie to do homework while she made dinner.

The scents coming from the kitchen were amazing, and both he and Christie had rumbling stomachs. They finished her homework together, and he told her to go wash her hands to get ready for dinner. Inside the kitchen, he watched as Raine pulled the casserole out of the oven, and placed it on the stove.

“How did you find that?” she asked.

“I suck at math, and I don’t know if I’m so thick I don’t get it, or the way they’re teaching it now is so complicated.”

“They’re always trying to advance teaching. You’ll get the hang of it always changing. Did you send her to go and wash her hands?”

“I did. She’s a good girl, isn’t she?”

“Yes, and I can certainly say that with a hell of a lot of pride.” She smiled at him. “How do you feel about chicken casserole with buttermilk biscuits?”

“Love them.”

“Great. Do you want to set the table?”

Luiz grabbed some cutlery and plates, heading to the table to see Christie already sitting on one side.

“Are you hungry, sweetie?” Raine asked.

“Yes. It smells so amazing.”

Raine put the casserole on the center of the table, and tucked in, serving them all a piece.

Luiz watched as Christie put her hands together, and said a little prayer. “Xander said it was important to say a little prayer. There are others who won’t be getting a meal tonight.”

“He’s right.”

Picking up his fork, he took a bite, and moaned. “Your aunt is one great cook.”

“I know. You should try her brownies. They are nice.”

Raine’s face went a pretty shade of pink. “I like to cook.”

“Xander always said it helped you deal with frustration.” Christie stumbled over the last word.

“He didn’t?” Raine asked.

“Yep. He said you need to learn to chill.”

“Damn that man. He always thought he was right.”

Luiz … liked this.

He’d shared dinner before, only it hadn’t been like this. Throughout he’d spoken with Xander, never giving the girls a thought.

Christie talked about her day at school as they ate. Once dinner was finished, Raine came out with some ice cream.

The food, the conversation, everything, was so good. “Why don’t you guys go watch a movie or something?” Raine said. “I’ll clean up this mess.”

Luiz took Christie’s hand, and got a movie set up.

“Daddy,” she said.

“Yes, princess?”

“Do you love Raine?” she asked.

“I care about her.”

“I love her so much. She’s my mommy. Jessica at school told me her mom slaps her bottom when she’s bad. Raine puts me in time out, but she never tells me I’m useless. I don’t want a real mommy when I can have Raine.

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