Chapter 9
The baby was gorgeous. According to Father, it was because he had Sebring blood in his veins, so he expected nothing less. He completely dismissed the fact that Nigel was quite good looking.
The nurses gave us fifteen minutes to admire the newest member of our family and then sent us home.
“We’ll see you in a few hours,” Bryan said, and he kissed Mother’s cheek.
“Talk to Johanna about coming with you,” Father suggested. “It will be good for her to join the family.” He gave me a significant glance.
My temper had cooled down, and I just shook his hand and urged Ludo down the corridor to the elevator.
We didn’t have to get serious—no one was twisting my arm. We’d have some laughs, and when the time came, we’d go our separate ways, as Ludo had suggested. I’d done it before.
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