Kassie patted his arm. “You’re a good guy, Kaden, and I think she must know that.”
“I hope you’re right. I want to believe she feels that way. But right now, I’m so worried about Mom.” It was the truth, but even the words sounded pathetic. He knew it would be nice to have Ali to comfort him and help him be strong for his mom. He had pulled out his cell to text Alison a dozen times since his mother had gone into the OR, but then he’d stop, remembering that cold look on Alison’s face when he’d told her he wanted them to be a family, and he’d put the phone away.
When he got up and walked to the window, Kassie followed.
“I don’t know what to say, bro, except that if you want her and the baby, you need to let her know. She’ll understand that Mom is important and you’re worried, but working t
