she sat on the edge of Cindy's couch, her hands wrapped ti

piercing gray eyes that bore into her soul were the same as her daughter's. But t

after that night? Or was there som

nly imagine how mad at her he'd be whe

landing on a photo of her daughter. The same gr

and exhibited her father's character, even though she had just met him

ugh that door." Cindy suddenly flopped beside Kimberly, sh

aring down at the stea

e, she said, "Cindy..

d, confused.

red. "The man from six years ago. The man f

pped her phone u

, are you serious?" She asked, seeing the serious expression

es. At first, I didn't recognize him, because I didn't even get to see his face that nigh

he tried to process it. "Hol

e he confronted me! He literally recognized me!" Kimber

d, covering

more interesting

econd, before Cindy grabbed Kimbe

t believe this." Cindy sho

nexpectedly! It was just her first day of going to an interview, and she had already found K

d you get the job?" Cindy aske

ave a faint nod. "Yeah...t

her face. "Kim! That's amazing! Your dreams, your second chance. T

idn't share in

d quietly, finally taking a

-jump, her smil

Kiera?" Kimberly breathed out. "I mean, he's already so mad at me for running away that day, leavin

ream again? Just because you think he's mad at you? And who cares if he finds out about Keira? Wou

y didn'

more....getting close to Bryce... or w

any word, and gave her a sharp look, the kind that made Kim

verything you've been through. If you think so much of declining that offer, I swear

ep frown spread on her face

h love. Call it tough love, mom-style. I swear, I

chuckle, but her eyes

ing to seduce Bryce just already. Do you know what will happen when they learn the whole truth? I don't wa

aring about what other people say or t

uldn't help

s like her father." Kimberly found herself

father?" cam

heads whipping t

g her stuffed bunny, blinki

thed a silent oh crap while Kimbe

"Hey, sweetie. You're s

aid as she stepped further into the room, her brows scrunching. "Is he

her mouth, but n

seat and scooped Kiera into her arms. "No, sweetheart

d her clearly menti

up talks," Cindy said cheerily, walking her toward the

ng. "Okay, Aunt Cindy." She yawned, rubbing her innocent

slumped her shoulders on the couch,

s she depriving her daughter t

r, she was supposed to break th

ing her heart pound so loud in her c

ack for what she did? Or what if he ended up n

would cause her child. She didn't want that to happen

hould