“By?”
“We’d gotten so caught up in the wedding and the Tokyo plans, I’d let it slip my mind.”
“Let what slip your mind?” My shoulders and neck tensed. I wanted to reach up and rub them but hoped I didn’t give my internal struggles away.
“Lionel’s trial.”
“Oh.” I let out a long sigh as discomfort filled my chest. “Did that bastard manage to wiggle out of getting punished?”
“No. Not at all.” Emily shook her head. “He was convicted. He’s been sentenced to two years in prison.” Her gaze flicked to Juniper. “What am I going to tell her?”
“The truth. That’s all you can do.” I pursed my lips as my heart contracted in my chest. Fuck Lionel for putting Emily in this situation, and yet, it was going to happen no matter what. He was a bastard and finally had gotten what he deserved.
“But…” A soft smile appeared on her face.
I wasn’t quite sure why she’d had such a sudden change in demeanor, but I didn’t like seeing her upset, so I welcomed it.
“You were going to say something?” I asked as my shoulders started to relax. There was something she wasn’t telling me. Anticipation and hopefulness swelled inside of me.
“I was going to say she’d have to go without a father, but I was wrong.”
“Oh? How?” I reached out and ran my hands down her arms, pulling her a little closer. God, she was so beautiful it hurt.
Emily reached up and ran her soft fingers over my cheek. “Because she has a better stepfather anyway.” She leaned over and gave me a soft kiss. “You’re the best thing to ever happen to us, Logan Hawkins, and I’m proud to be Mrs. Emily Hawkins. I love you.”
She leaned her head on my shoulder. I stroked her hair and pulled her in tight. Every desire I’d ever had came to fruition at that moment. I had a family now, with one more member on the way.
I almost felt too blessed. I had a perfect and beautiful wife. I had an adorable and loving stepdaughter, and soon I’d have another child, another daughter according to Juniper.
All these years I’d been trying to feed my soul with success and money. In the end, I just needed the love of a good woman. Funny how matters of the heart always sneak up on you when you least expect it.
“I love you, Emily,” I said softly as I closed my eyes and kissed the top of her head. She was my forever, and I wasn’t ever going to let go. “And I will always treasure you.”
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Chapter One
Ethan
"Is there anything else I can do for you, Mr. Colso
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