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It took a moment for those words to sink in.

Were we really ready for this?

This was a huge step for both of us. Things were definitely moving fast, and I knew that I would have to meet her kid eventually. I sagged against my headboard and closed my eyes. I could feel my heart racing. I was scared and nervous. I wanted to laugh because I was stressing out over a seven-year-old kid.

I swept a hand through my blond hair and tried not to panic. “Are you sure?”

“I wouldn’t have suggested it if I wasn’t.”

Right. Because I had to trust that Chloe knew what she was doing.

“Okay then,” I said, swallowing while trying to find my voice. “I can’t wait to meet him.”