Chapter 22

Hayden had lost both his parents and his sister so far away, so he missed family. Here, he could have one. With Abigail's sister having children and Joeymy with one and another on the way, it made Hayden think about having kids of his own. Susan never really wanted any, and in the long run, it was a good thing. Carol was a great chance for him to be a dad,, and he hoped he would have the chance to be one to her.

After supper, Hayden packed the car as Abigail said good-bye to her parents. Hayden looked at the scene on the porch, and it made him feel good. Abigail kissed her mom, hugged her dad, and walked to the car. Hayden watched her come closer in the fading sunlight. She was dressed in a light summer dress and sandals. The sunlight shone through her dress, outlining her legs. Her auburn hair seemed to shimmer in the light. She flashed her smile at him, and he melted. Until that moment, he didn't realise how special she was to him. He held the door open for her.

"What?" she asked qu