Kyle and Nikita humored the girls, getting into bed and praising the pancakes with strawberries laid out onto in the shape of a heart. They ate breakfast, laughing and talking with the girls.
“My friends do this for their mama and papa on special occasions. I’ve always wanted to give mommy breakfast in bed!” Evie looked at Kyle with a smile. “You've shared a true love’s kiss with mama, just like other mamas and papas do. I'm happy you care about my mama."
Kyle bent down to eye-level with Evie, taking in the import of her words. This was Evie's way of signaling her approval for their relationship. Hopefully, one day, she'd call him dad. Goddess he hoped so.
“You are such a wonderful daughter,” Kyle said seriously. “Your mama is so lucky to have you in her life. And so am I.”
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