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In the kitchen, Ia pro at this dad gig, if I do say sorooh the early ets pissed off when I take the bottle fro to keep you from a belly ache Aunt Gabby said that was important Come on, buddy, you can do it” A few more pats on the back and he belches, and it’s one for the history books “There it is” I place the bottle back in his oes to town

Ten minutes later, the bottle is empty, and he has a blissed-out look in his eyes His belly is full, and he’s a happy baby I o to the kitchen to see what I can scrounge up topoint of what sold me on this house I love the open concept and to know that I can be cooking and still keep an eye on Milo

I have sos, so out everything I need, I search through the cabinets for a pan I know I saw Gabby washing one yesterday I finally find it on the third try I’m not much of a cook, but omelets I can do

Tenso roo in his new surroundings “I hope you like it, littleleft to do except finish up the toast, I findain when the door slowly opens

I s back the urge to tell her she’s beautiful Her hair is pulled up into a ponytail haphazardly as tendrils that have coreen eyes ather throat

That’s the moment I realize I’ve woken her up It was just a little after six when Milo woke ot not everyone is on o back to sleep I’ain I feel like an ass That’s the second ti by her Hell, I don’t have to worry about her being a distraction; she’s going to get tired of my shit and move out

“Youher hand over hera yawn

“I did I forgot what ti you my mattress, and I wanted toyou up I’m sorry Go back to sleep” I turn to walk ahen she calls my name

“Colton” I turn to face her once again “Give me a few minutes, and I’ll meet you in the kitchen?”

I nod “Okay” Turning back around, I go to check on Milo, who is still just swinging away and then finish the toast just in time for Hollis to appear

Her hair is now smoothed back in a knot on top of her head, and she looks more alert “Thank you, Colton You didn’t have to do this”

“I did Tonight, you take my bed”

“That’s not necessary I plan to go shopping today and get sos for my room A bed and mattress are at the top of the list It’s not your responsibility to worry about me”

Then why does it feel like it? “You’re welcome to take my truck,” I offer I have no idea why I just offered the use of er, one who is living in ut tells h I don’t know her, she’s trustworthy It’s soreen eyes of hers It also helps I’ve already seen her background check I know she’s not a criminal

“Thank you I think I’ll just venture out and see what I can find If I need your truck, I can always coet it”

“I’ll be home all day I have some class schedules I need to nail down for work for nextin” I push her plate toward her, and she smiles

“Thank you”

I nod, and we dig in I finish a few s her plate to me, just as Milo lets out a screech