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“How many are there?”

“Five. And they’re all amazing.”

“That is so cool.”

“Yeah. It’s pretty cool. I’m going to head down to the beach. Do you want to come?”

“No. I’m just going to stick around here and text my friends.”

“Okay. You know where to find me if you need anything. I won’t be gone long.” I patted her knee and walked out of the room.

CHAPTER6

Gabriel

“Here’s a key to the house. Don’t lose it.”

“I won’t.” Riley rolled her eyes as she opened the refrigerator and pulled out a bottle of orange juice. “You literally have no food in this house.”

“We’ll go grocery shopping tonight when I get home. Have fun with Grandma Barb.” I smiled. “Oh, when I text you, I expect a text back within five minutes. If I call, you are to answer. Got it?”

“Got it, Dad.” She saluted me.

“Don’t be a smartass.” I pointed at her before walking out the door.

My phone rang as I was walking into the medical center. Pulling it from my pocket, I noticed it was from Cedars.

“Dr. Kind here.”

“Dr. Kind, it’s Sabrina. I have the results of your paternity test.”

“And?”

“Riley is definitely your daughter. Congratulations.”

“Thank you, Sabrina. I appreciate you getting the results so quickly. Have a great day.”

“You too, Dr. Kind.”

I let out a breath as I dialed Grayson’s number. I knew he was at the hospital but wasn’t sure if he’d be able to answer.

“What’s up, bro?”

“Sabrina just called. Riley is my daughter.”

“Duh.” He chuckled. “That’s great. I’m happy it’s confirmed.”

I reached my office and took a seat behind my desk. Leaning back in my chair, I ran my hand down my face. Picking up my phone, I called Riley. She didn’t answer, so I called again. When she didn’t answer a second time, I sent her a text message.

“I thought I told you that you’re to answer when I call. Call me ASAP.”

Fifteen minutes later, my phone rang, and it was her.

“What the hell, Riley?”

“Geez Louise, will you chill? I was in the shower.”

“Oh. Sorry.”

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