My breath hitched.
I vaguely remember Tory bringing a bouquet into my hospital room when I first came to.
Before she came in, there was a noise, and it sounded so much like two people arguing.
It did not matter back then, but now….
“Adam threw you out, didn’t he?”
Caleb nodded.
“He learned that I paid the hospital a hefty donation to allow me access to the delivery room.” He laughed awkwardly as if the reminder embarrassed him.
I grappled with the new information.
He was there.
The realization hit me so hard
Cassy POVNorma nodded and went on to explain, “So far, the shares were divided in the following order: Cassy Burke, forty percent, Caleb Kingston, thirty percent, Adam Burke, ten percent, Martin Crest, Cole Higgs, Tony Richardson, and John Collins, with five percent each.”There was a round of applause as everyone rose from their seats to congratulate each other with a simple handshake or clap on the back.
Cassy POVShould I brace myself for future confrontations like this one?I hate to admit it, but Caleb and Adam are permanent fixtures in my children’s lives. One is their biological father, and the other is their uncle.If this is a sample of what every day with them would look like in the future, then I have to arm myself with loads of patience, or I might die of a heart attack later from these two.
Cassy POV"Adam....""What?"I pursed my lips before telling him what I wanted to say.“Thank you. For always being there. I may not be vocal with my feelings, but for me, you will always be the best brother.”My face contorted while I reined in the feeling of gratitude that threatened to overwhelm me.Adam stood up and walked to my table. He sat near the edge, facing me. This time, I met his eyes and saw his understanding.“You are my only sister, Cassy, and I will always look out for you.” He said.I nodded.Adam stood up and stretched his arm above his head. Then, he ruffled my hair like he used to do when we were kids.“Ugh! Not my hair!” I shrieked, surprising the two of us.Adam laughed
Cassy POVPutting up a hand to stop him from getting ahead of himself, I went on to explain.“This is for the children.”The exuberant expression on Caleb’s face slightly dimmed.“I do not believe in divorce, neither do my parents. And you already told me about your stand on this. So, for our children’s sake, let us try to make this work, hmmm?”The light was back in his eyes.Caleb nodded and stepped closer, bringing us toe to toe.The unexpected sudden movement made me look up, and our eyes met.I don’t know how to define the expression I saw in t
Cassy POV“Eyes on the road,” I told Caleb when he wouldn't tear his eyes off me.The stop light changed from red to green, and Caleb turned his eyes back on the road, leaving me free from his disconcerting stare.I breathed out the air I did not realize I was holding earlier while glancing surreptitiously at his side profile.
Cassy POV“So, you will go on a date with my sister while I play nanny to your children. Great, Kingston! Great!”The irony in his voice was unmistakable.Caleb had the gall to look stunned while I pressed my lips together to keep from laughing.Adam looked disgruntled, but then I knew he was faking it.When he thought that he let Caleb stew enough, he nodded his assent, allowing us to go.“Don’t be out too late, and please, do not attempt to add more kids if you are not serious with my sister.”There was a veiled threat in Adam’s voice.Caleb squee
Cassy POVCaleb’s face was full of remorse when he looked at me.“It’s in the past. Besides, it didn't happen because I couldn’t do it. I tried, but while I was on the operating table, I realized I can't.”My head was still bent, Caleb lifted my chin with his index finger, making our eyes meet.He looked solemn like he was trying to hold back himself.“I am sorry, Cassy. I failed to protect you and the kids, but I was glad you have people around you like Dr. Richardson to pull you hard to make you see sense. If anything, I feel indebted to the man for trying to bethe man I wasn't back then.” There was overwhelming gratitude in his e
Tony POVI left Cassy behind and returned to the house while trying to control my heart.My head too, was in shambles as I tried to keep things in perspective.Cassy never loved me like I wanted her to love me.Deep inside, I have always known that, but it was hard to digest the fact when it hit you right in the face.Adam looked up when I walked into the living area on my way out. Cassy’s twins flanked him, one on each side.The three of them were slumped on the carpet with their backs on the sofa. They were busy perusing books their uncle bought for