Chapter Twenty-Nine
Stone
I stood, looking around her mother’s old office. “How did your parents meet, anyway? I mean, your dad was a wealthy man, and your mom was a nurse. I can’t see them crossing paths.”
“Dad was in a polo club. You know, where the men ride around on horses, which they call polo ponies because they’re not as tall as most horses. Anyway, he fell off his and ended up in the hospital mom worked at. And they fell in love instantly.”
“How long did they date before getting married?” I wanted to know lots more about the mother of my child.
“Not long. Six months after meeting, they got married. And nine months later, Lily was born. Three years after that, I came along.” She dropped her head. “And ruined everything.”
Taking her by the chin, I lifted her head to look at me.
