Nova
I looked down, startled as Lila rushed behind me, clearly hiding behind my blue dress. I followed her line of sight, dreading the possibility that Henry had shown up here, knowing we’d be here.
Instead, I was surprised by the sight of my employer and his adorable daughter.
“Miss Nova!” Aria exclaimed as she rushed to hug me. I bent at the waist to hug her in return, but Lila quickly began pushing Aria’s arms off my legs that she had wrapped around.
“Get off!” my daughter yelled. “She’s my mom.”
Aria stumbled back, her shoulders curving in and reminding me of how frightened and sad she’d looked the first time I’d seen her.
“Lila!” I chided. “That’s not very nice.”
“But you’re my mom!” she repeated, scrambling in front of me to bar Aria further access. “And she’s trying to st
