Chapter 51

“Congratulations!” The dean of their college greeted Leigh when she received her diploma amid the applause of her batchmates and the school board. Then, she faced the crowd to meet the eyes of the man who attended her graduation with her.

This same man greeted her when she got down the stage with an exuberant embrace.

“Congratulations.” He hugged her and kissed her on the cheeks.

Leigh smiled. “Thank you. I thought you wouldn’t come.” She elbowed him on the ribs, earning her a boisterous laugh.

"And miss this important event in your life? Of course, not." He told her arrogantly, but when she hit him with her elbows, he stopped and massaged the spot she hit.

“Can’t you take a joke?” He told her before he slung his arm around her.

“Mommy!” A child ran to her.

His small face looked stormy when they landed on the arms resting on his other's shoulders. He glared at Adam Fowler, forcibly pulling his mother away from him.

“She’s mine! Don’t hug my mommy like that. Only I get