Chapter 144

Jessie's only concern as she descended the stairs was to avoid talking about birthdays or anything else. She only intended to enjoy a nice meal next to Din, after which the rest of the evening would be history.

"Good evening, family." She walked up to the dining room table. She was unable to bring herself to make Din's smile disappear as he gazed at her with such adoration. "Abby, it smells so good."

"Thank you, Jessie." Abby spoke up as Jessie walked over to the chair to take a seat.

When she looked at Din, she realized that if she kept grinning, things would get uncomfortable. Her throat was cleared. "I didn't see you all afternoon."

Din put his face in Jessie's direction and dropped the spoon he was holding onto his plate. She bent to kiss his lips, and when she opened her eyes, she could see the color of his eyes, an ocean blue, as they stared down at her. With love. He took a deep breath and slowly let it out, "Well, I have been busy. Sierra had so many questions," he said, g