“Okay, Bumblebee, it’s time to get ready for bed.”
Maddie and Hadley shot twin expressions of pleading Holt’s way. “Noooo.”
He couldn’t hold back the smile. The two of them had been smitten with each other almost at first sight. No surprise there. Maddie reminded him so much of Hadley at that age. At least Hadley in her more carefree moments.
Cayla added her parental backup. “Sorry, Munchkin. School tomorrow. Say goodnight to Aunt Hadley.”
Something was wrong. Holt could feel it. She’d been her usual charming, friendly self all afternoon and evening. Affectionate to him, to Maddie. The consummate hostess and friend during the celebratory dinner with everyone for the grand opening. The event planner who totally had all her s**t together as she continued to discuss Brax and Mia’s upcomin
