Baby for Keeps by Janice Maynard

Author:Janice Maynard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2014-10-09T16:00:00+00:00

Twelve

He and I are not a couple. Period.

Dylan winced, pausing just outside the kitchen door. He’d caught only the tail end of Mia’s statement, but it was enough to understand the gist of her conversation with Zoe. Apparently, Dylan’s sister-in-law had been understandably curious about Mia’s relationship with Dylan, and Mia had set her straight.

Dylan should be elated that Mia knew the score. No need for an embarrassing face-to-face where he had to explain that he had no plans to settle down, much less with a ready-made family.

In that case, why did he feel like he’d been punched in the stomach? Striding into the kitchen, he faced the two women whose faces held identical guilty looks. “Paula says Cora is getting fussy. They’re waiting for you in Zoe and Liam’s bedroom. Isn’t it time to feed her and put her down?” He addressed his comments to Mia impassively.

Mia, clad in the ruby dress that made her look more like a Russian princess than a new mom, glanced at the clock on the wall. “Oh, gosh, yes. Zoe and I were having so much fun getting to know each other I lost track of time.”

“I’ll bet you were.” He wanted Mia to squirm a little, wondering whether or not he had heard what she said.

Zoe piped up, her expression beseeching. “Would you like me to sit with you while you feed her? I assume you’re nursing?”

Dylan kissed his sister-in-law’s cheek. It wasn’t her fault that things were weird. “I’ll sit with her, Zoe. But thanks for offering. Go snuggle up with your husband on the sofa. He’s looking neglected.”

They exited the kitchen as a trio. Zoe headed for the living room, and Dylan and Mia searched out the master suite. As promised, the crib was set up and ready. Two comfy armchairs by the window, each with matching ottomans, offered an ideal spot for Zoe to feed Cora.

The young college student handed Cora over with a smile. “Your baby is adorable, and so even-tempered. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to play with her. The diaper bag is there on the bed. If you need babysitting help any other time this summer, please feel free to call me. Mrs. Kavanagh has my contact info.”

Mia smiled. “Thank you, Paula. I’ll keep that in mind.”

When the door closed, Dylan rummaged in Cora’s tote for pajamas, diapers, wipes and a changing pad to protect the bedspread. “There you go,” he said, determined not to give Mia a chance to kick him out. “All set.”

Mia clutched the baby. “Why are you in here? This is pretty much a solo operation.”

He shrugged. “Give me the kid. Go sit in the chair and I’ll bring her to you.” It was a matter of minutes to change the diaper and tuck Cora into soft pajamas that snapped up the front. In his peripheral vision, he was aware that Mia had cooperated with his instructions. He was under no illusions. If she told him to leave, he would have to obey her wishes.

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