Chapter 55

"Mrs. Leonard, I promise that I'll not betray your trust, nor Will I ever do anything to harm your daughters in any way. Hailey and Maddie are like sisters I never had. Christine is all I want. It should help relieve you to know that she told me that I could be her boyfriend, but there would be no sex. There's no danger there," assured Mitchell.

"I have your word. That's all I ask. You haven't learned when a girl says 'no' she often means 'yes'. You're an extremely handsome, desirable male. My daughters are all falling in love with you. Hailey and Maddie love Christine and they'll try to be good sisters to her, but I know the temptations they face. If you're very careful to show them boundaries, they'll probably respect them, but it won't be easy for them," worried Melissa. "You're a wonderful young man and I couldn't be happier with the way you've helped Christine. You're part of the family. I'm just not certain how big a part you are, or Will become. Thanks for listening to a worrie