Page 134 of A Chance for Us
He’s right. I know he is. We have a beautiful home on Melia Lake that we built when we found out we were pregnant. It’s tucked back so the guests can’t see it, but we still have a great view of the water.
Every month, we take a trip out to the farm, check on the horses we bought, and visit with my family. A wonderful couple lives there full time to care for the land and the animals. Thanks to Brynn, what started out as a few chickens and horses have grown into a damn zoo.
Really, it’s Oliver’s fault since he can’t say no to her.
“I know we do. I just can’t seem to stop from wanting more.”
“If it happens, then it’ll be because it was right.”
“You always know what to say.”
He laughs. “I wish I did. It would make arguing with you so much more fun for me. Instead, I usually end up going in circles.”
“Because you’re usually wrong in those instances.”
He raises a brow. “Shut up and kiss me.”
I give him a kiss right as Brynn enters.
“Eww! Kissing boys is gross.”
Oliver pops his head up. “It is. You should never do it. Ever. Boys are stupid.”
“You just kissed Mama.”
“Because I’m stupid!” He pushes me up off his lap. “See? I am going to put myself in timeout.”
“Don’t do that, Daddy! I’ll protect you!” Brynn giggles and rushes over to him, throwing herself into his arms.
Oliver catches her and spins her around and around. “Thank goodness!”
They are a mess.
“Daddy, why did you marry Mama?”
“Because she made me.”
I snort. “Yes, the hardship.”
“It really is hard being married to her. Did you know that she tricked me?”
“She did?”
Oliver nods. “She did. One day, she showed up at my job and said: ‘Oliver, I need you to marry me, but it won’t really be a marriage.’” He leans in and whispers. “But the joke was on her because we’re marriedstill. . .”
“That can be rectified,” I warn.
“And you said yes?” Brynn asks with wide eyes, ignoring me completely.
“She’s a babe. Of course I said yes.”
I sigh. “Don’t let him fool you, Brynnikins. He didn’t say yes at first.”
Now her eyes narrow as she turns back to him. “You saidno?”
“Well, a man has to have some pride.”
Brynn purses her lips, probably not understanding. “But you love Mama.”
