Page 78 of Unwrapping Romance

“You are simply gorgeous.” Gabriela smiled as she hugged her.

“Thank you. Wow. Look at that ring. It’s beautiful.”

“Thank you. My handsome fiancé did a wonderful job picking it out.”

“Let’s go into the living room, shall we?” I spoke.

“What happened to your other assistant?” my father asked.

“I fired her.”

“Why? I thought she was nice.”

“I had my reasons. Bourbon, Dad?”

“Make it a double, son.”

After pouring him a double, I poured myself a triple. “Gabriela, wine?”

“Red, if you have it.”

“I do.”

“Why are children’s toys sitting in that corner, Jack?” My father pointed.

I swallowed hard as Sierra walked into the living room with Ellie.

“Dad, I’d like you to meet your granddaughter, Elianna. Elianna, this is your grandpa.”

“Excuse me?” My father’s brow arched. “What do you mean by ‘my granddaughter?’”

“She’s my daughter, Dad. I’ll explain later. Now isn’t the time in front of her.”

The look on his face brightened as he stared at Ellie.

“Come and give your grandpa a hug, little girl.” He bent down and held out his arms. “My, you are a beautiful little girl.”

“Oh my gosh,” Gabriela said. “I adore her already. Hello, sweetheart. I’m going to be your grandma.”

“Wow. A grandma at the age of what? Thirty-five?” Sierra blurted out, and I lightly kicked her foot with mine.

Gabriela smiled at her and didn’t say a word.

“How old are you?” my father asked Ellie.

“Four.” She held up four fingers.

“Wow. Four years old.” My father looked at me with a look only I knew all too well.

“Dinner is ready. Let’s go into the dining room,” I said.

I went into the kitchen and poured Gabriela a glass of red wine while Sierra took the food from the warming oven.

“Can you please watch what you say?” I asked her.

“Sorry. You didn’t tell me she was half your father’s age.” Her brows furrowed.

“Gretchen will be over after we eat and take Ellie upstairs to play so we can all talk,” I said. “Let’s eat and get this over with.”

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