“I have a niece?” Hadley’s voice was bright with excitement as she studied the photos on the wall.
That instant willingness to consider Maddie family had some of Cayla’s nerves evaporating. “She’s five.”
“She’s adorable.”
Trailed by Banana Bread, Hadley continued to wander, gaze roving over the new photos Cayla had added to the collection over the past couple of weeks. Initially, it had been part of keeping up the image of a happy little family. But she’d enjoyed documenting how Holt had slid so seamlessly into their life, and she loved seeing his little flashes of surprise when he found them.
His sister picked up the one Misty had taken of their first dance. “I’m sorry I missed the wedding.”
“It was small and fast. That was from our Hey, we eloped! party.”
She set the picture down.
