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I’rand on I’ht stress her out, and that’s soht now She seems to be so weak lately that she doesn’t need all this laid at her feet I hate that I didn’t realize how sick she’s really been I should’ve been co home more, but every time I called she always said she was fine It wasn’t until recently that I found out things haven’t really been all that fine after all And nowhe can use to controlto wonder what he has over La and I have never been super close, both going off to different boarding schools and hiht years older than o, and even when I could make it out to see him, he always had his head buried deep into whatever case he orking on

I haven’t gottenpulled in soto have to sit down and work so to let Dad keep me from Grandma, and more than likely I’ll need Law’s help

Paine sits ranite top "Sorry, Duchess" He reaches for a shirt hanging off the bar stool at the breakfast bar, sliding it overyou naked, but I don’t want you to be cold either" Leaning in, he takes o soft, and I can see the concern in his face "I took you hard"

"I’ve never been more perfect" I smile when I say the words because they’re true I feel so happy with hi down at the worn shirt with an old car on it I love itI have It’s corease stain Even better, it s care of you is what I’m supposed to do" He runs his thu away

"What do you fancy, Duchess?" he asks, pulling open the refrigerator door

"You cook?" I can’t picture hi spaghetti? Not so et to the store So thes and cheese froe

It’s crazy how easy this feels Like we’ve been doing it forever Maybe when it’s right, that’s just how it is I don’t have experience with htto ask me if Scott was the one, but she hasn’t Maybe she just thinks he is Why else would I agree to -and-cheese sandwiches We can run to the store and stock up to you in our bed for the next few days"

Butterflies take flight inlike I’ Maybe I’o ho Scott

It’s all so si in Paine’s hohout, with deep gray-blue walls The floor plan is open with the kitchen off to the side of the living rooiant fireplace takes up one wall, with silver tiles surrounding it

One thing I’ve always disliked aboutable to cook in the kitchen and still be able to talk to so on the couch I can easily picture a fa on the couch watching a baseball ga-roo their ho I never kneanted Being here with Paine, it’s all so clear

"What makes you have that look on your face?" I turn back from my domestic fantasies and study him If he o, then e

"How many?"

"How many what?" I ask

"Kids"

I runhim closer He sets a plate down on the counter next to me and wraps his arms around my waist

"Three"

"Only three?" he teases, and I’o is so close I can alrasp

"Let’s start there We still have an uphill battle," I re" He ju me one of the sandwiches he just ure it out He can’t keep you frorandma"

"I’m not so sure Scott’s the family lawyer, and I have no idea who controls what I’ve never had to worry about it before, and I know my father has some powerful friends, Paine I just--"

"Baby, cal my face between his hands "I promise you I won’t let hi you’ve ever wanted, and if you want to see your grandle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-7451196230453695" data-ad-slot="9930101810" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true">