Chasing His Kickass Luna Back novel Chapter 330

Their mother chuckles. “Thank you again,” she says to me.

With a nod and a final smile, I leave them to enjoy the rest of the party and head back to the kitchen. But as I walk away, I can’t deny the tears that have gathered in my eyes.

I almost forgot how much I love children, and it fills me with a sense of melancholy…

Because I know that I may never be able to have children of my own.

…

The night has wound down, and the kitchen is finally closed. It’s been a whirlwind of a night, filled with so many different moments, both bittersweet and exciting.

My staff and I have convened in the kitchen for one last drink to power us through the end-of-night cleaning. I’m sitting on the counter, a welcome reprieve from standing all night.

After pouring the champagne, John holds up his glass with a smile on his tired face.

“To Abby,” he says.

I blush, raising my own glass. “No. To all of us.”

The others cheer in agreement, and I feel a warmth spread through me. It’s moments like these that remind me of the wonderful people I have in my life.

“Really, I couldn’t have done any of this without all of you,” I say, looking at all of my staff’s faces. “I’m so lucky to have you.”

We all clink our glasses together and drink. As we take some time to chat about the night and rest our feet, however, I keep looking at the door. It’s as if my heart is secretly hoping that Karl might just walk through.

But he doesn’t.

I start to wonder if he’s already left without saying goodbye, and in that moment, as though acting on impulse, I find myself standing.