Football Star's Surprise Play: A Small Town Secret Baby Romance (Rivals to Romance - The Roseland Bad Boys Book 3) by Kate Lovelace

Author:Kate Lovelace [Lovelace, Kate]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-09-08T18:30:00+00:00

“I can ask my crew if they want to make some extra money,” he offers. “If you need movers.”

“I appreciate that, David,” I reply, genuinely touched by the gesture. “Perhaps one of these days I'll get my head out of my ass and come check out your gym.”

“You seem to be doing alright,” he comments. “Are you working out with the kids?”

“Yes,” I affirm. “And as for moving, I don't have too much stuff. Besides, the kids don't know it yet, but they're my movers.”

He chuckles.

“Well played,” he says. “One of the players, Kirby, was here at the counter getting a burger the other day.”

“Really?” I muse, shaking my head. “He skipped practice. I'll be curious to hear his excuse.”

“Ah,” David responds. “Yeah, the kid he was with tried lighting up a cigarette and I had to intervene.”

I close my eyes. I've been trying to take a different approach than my father, who scrutinizes everything I do, but Kirby presents a challenge. David offers a perspective.

“He's not your responsibility once he leaves school,” he reminds me.

“True, but it's a shame,” I concede. “I just hope he doesn't waste years before realizing it's better being square.”

“Square,” David echoes, laughing softly and nodding.

Since my life has changed, everything's been nearly perfect. David trusts me with the keys to the dumpster gate, and I acquire all the boxes I need. I head to my parents’ house to drop them off. My mother watches the baby during the day, so I also have to pick her up. It's always surprising how much I miss her until I see her again. Despite all the shifts in our life, she seems content. She sleeps well and, according to Mom, seems happy during the day. But I can't help but wonder.

“Where's Dad?” I inquire as I secure the baby in her car seat.

“He's hanging out with Bob Pruitt,” she answers.

“You mean at the 19th Hole?” I ask, irritation seeping into my voice.

My father golfs almost every day, and the 19th hole refers to the bar—not the Brick, because I’m always there, but at the Roseland Hotel. Apparently, you can't have a drinking problem if your bar is the most elegant spot in town.

“I suppose,” she responds, ignoring the underlying issue.

I lean in to kiss her on the cheek.

“What's that for?” she asks.

“For all the times I kept you waiting,” I admit. “I'm sorry for everything, Mom. But those days are behind me.”

“I'm glad to hear it,” she says.

“That's right,” I coo, engaging in baby talk with Laurel.

She rewards me with a radiant smile.

“God,” I exclaim. “Have you ever seen anyone so beautiful?”

“Yes,” she replies. “I have.”

I'm aware she means me. I recognize the baby as my spitting image. I'm just anxious for the test results so I can start celebrating officially.

“We need to get you some living room furniture,” she suggests.

“I sort of asked Dawn to assist me with that,” I admit. “The house thing transpired quickly.”

“It certainly did, but the house is charming,” she observes.

“I'm glad you approve,” I respond.

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