Page 107 of Part of Me (The Seaside Chronicles 2)

“July eleventh. Yours?”

Tears filled Addie’s eyes. “July twenty-second!”

We hugged one another and started to cry harder.

“Sutton, we’re going to have babies at the same time! And they’re going to be so close!”

I drew back and wiped away my tears. “I can’t believe we’re both pregnant. When did you find out?”

Addie grinned. “Just today! We went to the doctor to confirm it. I haven’t been feeling well and missed my last period. You?”

“When I was in the hospital. They found out during some tests they ran.”

“Oh wow, you found out pretty early then.”

I nodded. “I was only a couple of days late for my period, which isn’t unusual, so I didn’t even think to take a test.”

“Morning sickness?” she asked.

“Ugh, yes. You?”

She shook her head. “Nothing too bad. Just feeling some nausea, but that’s about it.”

“When are you going to tell Mom and Dad?”

“Not until I’m past the first trimester.”

I laughed and dabbed at the corners of my eyes. “Us too.”

“What are you two doing out here?” our mother asked as she stepped down into the sunroom.

Addie and I both tried to act normal as we wiped away any last tears.

“Oh, we’re just comparing notes as married sisters,” Addie mumbled.

Mom smiled, glancing between us both. “That’s so wonderful. To think that two of my girls are both married women and soon-to-be mommas.”

My smile fell, and Addie sucked in a breath. I tilted my head forward and tried to pretend that I was confused. “I’m sorry…what…what did you say?”

Addie just let out a nervous laugh.

Mom crossed her arms over her chest and raised one brow. “I knew the moment I saw you both. Don’t worry, your secrets are safe with me.” She walked up and pulled me into her arms, hugging me tightly. Then she did the same to Addie. After wiping away a few tears, she drew in a deep breath and clapped her hands. “I better go make sure your father didn’t fall asleep in his chair. You know how that hurts his neck.”

And just like that, she swept out of the room, leaving Addie and me standing there with our mouths open.

“It has to be some kind of weird mom power because I’m pretty sure Janet knows too,” Addie stated.

I nodded, letting what just happened sink in. “Do you think we’ll get special powers like that some day?”

We turned and looked at each other. A slow smile spread across Addie’s face. “I sure as heck hope so!”

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