*MALIYAH*
I could instantly tell Maria was shocked to hear what Caleb had said but she tried to hide it.
“Can you believe our mother actually approved of this?”Caleb went on.
“Why are you making a big deal out of this?And why can’t you ever mind your f*****g business?”Ben snapped.
“I would if….”
“Ben!”A little girl scurried over and hugged him.
I took her to be about nine or ten years old and she looked a lot like Maria.
“It’s been so long since you last visited us.”She queried.
“I’m sorry,I’ve just been busy with work.”
“This is your wife?!I saw her on the news.She’s so pretty.”The girl beamed at me.”I’m Candice.”
“It’s nice to meet you,Candice.I love your dress.”
She seemed pleased by my comment and she did a twirl for me.
I was relieved Ben had rela
