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“Yeah, he’s going to survive.”

“What about the baby?”

“Kay and the baby are fine. They are holding her for observation.”

“It’s over. It’s really over,” she sobs.

“Yeah, baby. It’s all taken care of. I’m filing for that divorce as soon as my lawyer draws up the papers.”

She laughs through her sobs. “Really, Cam? Let the girl and her baby daddy get out of the hospital first.”

“Yeah, whatever. Go back to sleep. You’re going to need your rest. I love you.”

“Love you too. Thanks, Cam. Thank you for everything.”

Maribel

I hang up the phone and stare up at the ceiling as I hold my hand over my belly. The babies are moving as if they too woke to talk to their father. I can’t put into words how relieved I feel.

I’m almost scared to believe it’s true. This nightmare is finally over. I can be with the man I love and not have to look over my shoulder.

“You’re going to love your daddy,” I say to my children as they move around.

I dry my tears, and a huge smile comes to my face. With each second, it begins to sink in deeper. For the first time in about five years, I can breathe easy.

“I’m finally free. Your daddy is my hero.”

CHAPTER 45

Hey Baby

Cameron

“That’s it?” I ask after Kay and I sign the divorce papers.

I look at my dad hopefully as I wait for his attorney to answer. I don’t realize I’ve been holding my breath until he finally answers. It also dawns on me that Kay has a death grip on my hand.

“Yes, that will be all. I’ll get these into the judge and have him finalize the divorce immediately. It’s good to have friends in high places,” the attorney chuckles as he looks at my dad and smiles.

“See you on the course, Eric?”

“Sure thing, Kyle. I’m glad I could get this all taken care of for you. Your check will be delivered as soon as the paperwork is final, little lady. Looks like it couldn’t be soon enough,” Mr. Birmingham says to Kay as he looks down at her huge belly.

Bug is due any day now. I get the feeling I won’t be around for her birth, but her daddy is getting stronger, and he’ll be around. As long as I’m there for my firstborn’s, I’m okay with that.

I stand and shake Mr. Birmingham’s hand. My daddy tugs me into a hug and holds me tight. I can’t thank him enough for all he’s done for me and Maribel.

“This part is over. You go get our family. Let me deal with your mama. Your happiness comes first,” my dad whispers in my ear.

Our mamas ain’t too happy about the divorce. I can tell my mama is going to be a problem. She’s been calling every day since Kay was released from the hospital, asking why Kay thought I wanted a divorce.

She lost her shit when I told her it’s because I do. We both do. Kay didn’t object to moving the timeline up.

We sat and had a long talk. I finally told her everything and she took it surprisingly well. I actually think she was relieved to know I’m in love with someone else too.

She’s ready to move on with her life as much as I am. Too bad my mama isn’t listening when we tell her that. She’s convinced the marriage can be saved.

“Thanks, I’ll see you when I get back,” I say and give my dad one more hug.

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