Page 84 of The Widower
Colin had already gotten dressed and was desperate to get out of my room.
“We didn’t think about the consequences. Your daughter…! I don’t even know what to think. Just the idea that she might’ve heard something—”
“She didn’t.”
We went to the living room, and I grabbed him a glass of water.
“Are you sure, Isabelle?”
“No, actually, I’m not,” I admitted—and that made him even more restless.
“Isabelle…”
“I’m not done with you.”
I practically threw myself into his arms and kissed him right after.
“Insatiable appetite,” he muttered in that low, gravelly voice, pulling me down onto the couch.
The kiss turned hot again, and just when I thought I was about to get another taste of what Colin was capable of, a tiny voice echoed from down the hall.
“Mommy? You there?”
“What did I tell you, huh, Isabelle?” he whispered, instantly jumping off me and trying to fix himself. His panic was almost funny, but judging by Hanna’s voice, she wasn’t in the kitchen—she was near my room.
About ten seconds later, Hanna appeared in the living room, her eyes lighting up the moment she saw him.
My daughter really likes him. It’s honestly amazing.
“Uncle Colin!”
“Hey, Hanna,” he said, looking completely flustered.
I can always tell how they are together—he genuinely likes her.At first, I thought Colin just tolerated her, but now I know better. They really do like each other.
“What were you doing here?” she asked.
“I came to bring your mom home.”
Not exactly a lie. She just didn’t need to know the details of how he ended up being so kind.
“Oh, okay.”
“Say goodbye, sweetheart. Colin’s leaving now,” I said.
“Bye, Uncle Colin.” She ran up and hugged him. He still gets a little awkward with affection, and I have to admit—I love seeing him vulnerable like that.
“Take care, little one.”
“Uh-huh. And I’ll take care of my mommy, just like you said sooo many days ago.”
I couldn’t help but smile.I’m so lucky to have such a special daughter.
CHAPTER 20
“Some dreams shatter when we least expect them to…”
ISABELLE CAMPBELL
