Page 36 of Don't Fall For Your Grumpy Neighbor

I’ve never had to think about picking up and taking off for a couple of weeks, or months. I never thought twice when Ellis asked me to come down to Florida to help with their brewery. Now there’s a whole other human that I’ll be responsible for. It’s mind-blowing to think about. Not only will I be thinking about the baby, but I’m thinking about Felicity. I want her with me.

Not just because she’s soon-to-be the mother of my child, but because I generally like her. She’s funny. Cute. And so hot. I love being inside her.

I think back to yesterday afternoon in my house when she came over with her cute little notepad. How she wanted to treat our lovemaking like some sort of business arrangement. It was cute, and it pissed me off at the same time.

But I get it.

She’s not into me the same way I’m into her. I guess I’ll have to change all of that.

“Yeah, we’ll plan everything to be sure you can go. I need my big brother standing next to me when I get married,” Paxton says.

I nod. “Of course I’ll be there. I may just have a little baby with me.”

Paxton smiles wide, slapping his hand down on my shoulder. “And of course I want my little niece or nephew there too.”

“I can’t believe you’re having a baby,” Brock says, shaking his head.

“Me neither.”

Tripp steps out onto the patio. “Hey Shep, Felicity just got here.”

I stand, making my way back inside to meet Felicity at the front door. She stands there, looking stunning in a pink sundress with her baby bump protruding.

“You didn’t have this yesterday,” I say, pulling her closer, and setting my hand on her belly.

Felicity’s brown eyes widen. “I popped.”

“You what?”

“I popped overnight. This baby bump just protruded when I woke up. Crazy, right? I Googled and it says it’s normal.”

I smile wider, this whole thing becoming more and more real to me. “Let me introduce you to everyone.”

“I’m nervous,” she says, taking my hand. “Stay by me the entire time.”

“You already know Hartford, right?”

She nods. “Sort of. I know of everyone, just don’t know everyone.”

“That’s about to change.” I lead Felicity further into the house.

My father and Callum are still watching the baseball game in the living room, only now Griffin has joined them. I do quick introductions with everyone, and my father’s eyebrow rises when he notices Felicity’s baby bump.

Shit.

Next, I lead Felicity into the kitchen. My mother busily prepares dinner, chopping vegetables to put into a nice-sized salad.

“Mom, I want you to meet Felicity.”

My mother smiles, stepping closer, wiping her hands on her apron before holding her hand out to Felicity. “Nice to meet you, dear,” she says, warmly.

“You have a beautiful home.” Felicity’s so pretty, and I wrap an arm around her shoulders, pulling her into my side.

“Thank you.” My mother glances down, taking in Felicity’s baby bump, and then her eyes widen. “Why don’t you sit down in your condition.”

Felicity waves away my mother’s concern with a wave of her hand. “I’m fine.” She rests her other hand over her protruding baby.

“How far along are you?”

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