Emma raised an eyebrow as Kathy scooted Layla off her lap and stood up to leave the room with her mother. That was not a good sign. Emma couldn’t let it faze her, however—not when there were three of Kathy’s relatives still left to be won over. She turned her attention to Layla and began to ask her questions about Snow White while she put on the sweater.
It was red—the same shade as Gus and Liam’s—and was only a size too big. The wool was soft against Emma’s skin, and she was glad to pull it over her shoulders. As she listened, she rolled up the sleeves so they would fit her better.
It didn’t take long for Layla to open up, and soon enough she was babbling about her favorite television show and asking Emma to come play dolls with her. Emma obliged, making conversation with Liam and Gus o
