CHAPTER 25: Sarah
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Sarah sat on the couch next to Maggie. Davy was playing on the floor and the two bigger kids were showering.
“I really can’t thank you enough for watching them.” Maggie took a sip of her iced tea.
“I enjoyed it.” Mostly.
“I’m glad. I know you wanted to teach Nick a lesson but when you two do decide to have kids of your own, you’ll make a good mother.”
“Thank you.” No, she wouldn’t. Cold fear flooded her veins. She’d had her chance. She’d had a baby inside her and she...hadn’t wanted it.
“I mean it, Sarah.” Maggie leaned forward and squeezed her hand. “I know it’s scary but you’ll be a wonderful mother and Nick”—she smiled—“he’ll be a great father. He’s kind of a big kid himself.”
Sarah laughed, thinking of Nick always pushed her fear aside. “That’s the t
