A Soldier's Promise (Crystal Lake Series book 2)
“As they stood on the steps of the courthouse, she listened as Gladys talked about enrolling Lexi in an art program and enthusiastically made plans for a cookout over the upcoming weekend. Even Robert had softened toward Derek, and she wondered if the original job offer he’d taken from Derek would be reinstated.
Things were working out exactly the way they were supposed to. She was so happy for Derek.
And so sad for herself.
She slipped away from the crowd, intending to head back to her car to b...egin the long ride home, when Derek’s hand on her arm stopped her. “Hey, where are you going?”
She closed her eyes and mentally braced herself to turn and face him. “I need to head home, Derek. It’s a long drive, and I have to work tomorrow.”
“The Donnells want to take us out for brunch.”
“I think that’s a great idea. I’m sure being together as a family will do wonders for Lexi.”
His intense blue gaze searched hers. “Why don’t you join us?” he asked softly.
Her heart squeezed, and she had to swallow the lump in her throat.MoreLess
Things were working out exactly the way they were supposed to. She was so happy for Derek.
And so sad for herself.
She slipped away from the crowd, intending to head back to her car to b...egin the long ride home, when Derek’s hand on her arm stopped her. “Hey, where are you going?”
She closed her eyes and mentally braced herself to turn and face him. “I need to head home, Derek. It’s a long drive, and I have to work tomorrow.”
“The Donnells want to take us out for brunch.”
“I think that’s a great idea. I’m sure being together as a family will do wonders for Lexi.”
His intense blue gaze searched hers. “Why don’t you join us?” he asked softly.
Her heart squeezed, and she had to swallow the lump in her throat.MoreLess
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