Chapter Fourteen
Alexa
Just before walking into my parents’ home only two days after we had the official pregnancy news confirmed by the doctor, I felt like I might throw up. “Hold on. I’m feeling a little sick.”
Patton put his arm around me, holding me against his side. “Lean on me, Alexa. I don’t want you falling down.”
The door opened and there stood my father. “You didn’t ring the bell?”
Swallowing hard, I knew it was nerves that had upset my stomach. “We’re here.”
Patton chuckled. “It’s nice to see you again, Mr. De La Cruz.”
“Mr. De La Cruz?” He slapped Patton on the shoulder as we came inside. “You call me Dad.”
I looked at my father with a gaping mouth. “Are you sure?”
“Of course, I’m sure.” He held out his arm, gesturing for us to sit down. “And call my wife Mamma. She’ll
