JOAQUIN
I laughed at JJ as he pushed the plate of vegetables away from him and went for the snack I had on my desk. I’d brought him and Jianna in my office with me while Sofia got dressed for her friend’s funeral. Her parents were unpacking and settling in, and I didn’t need them thinking I was a terrible father on top of crappy husband. News outlets did enough of trying to break up our marriage.
“Daddy, look at Jianna!” JJ yelled, bringing me out of my daze. I groaned, picking up the napkin to wipe her face and hands free of the chocolate pudding.
“Jianna, you made a big mess on Daddy’s desk.”
Jianna smiled, and the aggravation left me immediately as her full dimples and piercing eyes filled my heart. I placed her down in the baby seat and helped JJ finish eating when a small knock ca
