Page 262 of The Baby Bargain

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-Forest

P.S. Skye says I'm still an idiot.

P.P.S. Skye wrote that.

My lips curl into a smile. The P.S. is in Skye's handwriting. And she…

Whatever happens with Chase, I have the support of my brother and his friend. My friend. Holden and Dad—

We need to have a bigger conversation. But they'll support me too. Whatever happens, this baby is going to have a lot of love in her life.

I take a deep breath. Push an exhale though my nose.

It doesn't calm my racing heart.

This needs to be good. It needs to beI love you forever. I'm sorry I was stupid. I figured out all my shit. Please forgive me.

And maybe a little ofand come without panties because I'm going to fuck you senseless.

Okay, so it's not the moment for sex. But, God, sex is so much easier than everything else.

If only Chase and I could stay there forever.

This has to be good.

What kind of person would leave a note on the dining table for a break up?

That's cowardly.

Chase is a lot of things, but he's not a coward.

My stomach flip-flops. I can't blame hormones. I'm well past morning sickness.

This is all nerves.

I don't know how I get the letter open, but I do.

Paper flutters to the ground.

I flip open a handwritten note.

Ariel,

Come to my place as soon as you can. I'll be here all day. I know you want to make me wait, but I do have chai.

- Chase

Sure enough, my custom chai blend is missing from the cabinet.

Dastardly.

Devious.

Genius.

I dress. Chug a glass of water. Brew a decaf chai. Even with three tea bags, the flavor is weak. More milk than tea or spice.

This is it.

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