We Want Mommy Not You, Daddy
Chapter 235
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Aria’s small fingers wrapped around mine. But we were sxturally dream to you like a disea
Her innocent question lightened the heaviness in my chest. To does seen the my bed my mom & d
Oliver hugged me fightly. But it’s good, right? Because Mommy has three town and Daddy res
His simple perspective cut through my shock. Looking at these three childra- my dildren in een ont rate something else entirety. These three beautiful souls were fundamentally sat of me. The Time Sally extraordinary gift.
“Yes, sweetheart,” I said softly, stroking his cheat. “Everything turned out beautiful in the mat sensated way
The tension in the room gradually dissolved. Aria leaned againer my shoulder tiden nodes thoughtfity and Olivers
had already moved on to his next thought.
“So, he bounced slightly on the edge of the bed, when are you and Daddy getting named Henderson ay yeur Tee mommy forever and ever?
After the emotional revelation we’d just experienced, his direct question caught me off guard arised hug med
now held a new depth of emotion.
“Soon, little man, Ridley answered, his thumb tracing circles on my palm. If your mother will have
“Yes,” I said softly, ‘I will
Two years later, I lounged in a chair in the Piercer backyard, cradling month old Lay is my ans
Ridley and Rachel had taken the older children to their swimming lesson and were due back aty minute
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Chapter 235
Elizabeth, my mom, brought over glasses of iced lemonade and settled into the chair beside me.
“She’s beautiful, Cedar, Elizabeth said softly, gently touching Lily’s cheek. “She looks just like you.”
“With Ridley’s eyes,” I replied, pressing a kiss to my daughter’s forehead.
The distant sound of car doors slamming and children’s laughter announced their return. Seconds later, Oliver raced into the yard, his hair still dripping
water everywhere.
“Slow down, Oliver! Rachel called after him. “You’ll slip!”
Is Lily awake, Mommy?” Aria approached carefully, her expression full of big–sister pride.
Just woke up. Want to see her?” I adjusted my position so Aria could get a better view of her baby sister.
“She smiled!” Aria exclaimed delightedly. “She recognizes me!”
Aiden walked over, notably taller than he’d been two years ago. “Lily’s growing fast, Mom. I measured her last week–she’s grown half an inch already.
Ridley was the last to join us, setting down the swim bags before taking the seat next to me and draping his arm around my shoulders. The kids were fantastic today. The coach thinks Aiden might have real swimming talent.”
“Of course he does,” I said proudly. “My son excels at everything.”
Owen emerged from the kitchen carrying platters of marinated meat. “Ready for the grill, everyone? I’m about to show you what a true barbecue master can
Sunlight bathed our perfect family gathering as I looked around–my husband, my four children, our chosen family. I thought about that lonely girl from seven years ago and the shock of discovering the truth two years back. Looking at everything I now had, I knew every hardship had been worth it.
Life had given me an unexpected beginning, but I’d written my own ending with love.
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