The Wrong Man. Laura Abbot
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Название: The Wrong Man
Автор: Laura Abbot
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Современные любовные романы
isbn: 9781472026378
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He had felt that he was being cheated. A baby would spoil everything. He wasn’t ready. This couldn’t be happening. Libby wanted him to share her excitement, but somehow he could never wrap his mind around the concept of late-night feedings and dirty diapers. It was more fun to escape to the nearest tavern or gather his friends for a poker game.
Yeah, he wasn’t proud of his reaction to Libby’s pregnancy. After the divorce and his move to Billings, he’d had plenty of time to reflect—and to grow up. Then he’d met Ashley and once again been faced with the prospect of fatherhood. This time he had promised himself things would be different. He would be a loving and responsible parent.
“Daddy, I’m scared.” Kylie’s last words penetrated his thoughts. “About tomorrow.”
“The reading?”
“I, uh, I’m not very good.”
“You used to be.”
“That was before…”
She didn’t have to complete the thought. Before Ashley died. “Yes, but you can be again. Especially with Miss Cameron’s help.”
Kylie’s fear and doubt came out in her voice. “Maybe.”
“You like her, don’t you?”
“Yes.” She was silent a moment, then, with hushed awe, she added her final thought, which totally undid him. “She’s wonderful, Daddy.”
Oh, God, what if he’d never had Kylie? Never known the awesome feeling of cradling his daughter in his arms? Libby had every right to hold him in contempt. How could he ever have considered a baby an inconvenience? A burden? His daughter had been the only thing keeping him from going over the edge after Ashley died.
His heart felt heavy. How friggin’ lame was the apology he’d offered Libby tonight? She should’ve thrown him out of the house. Yet despite her far-from-cordial feelings toward him, she’d embraced his daughter, offering her the affection and approval she so desperately needed. Libby was obviously a more sensitive human being than he had been.
But could she forgive?
In light of the past, it seemed a huge thing to hope for. But he was going to continue asking. Begging if necessary.
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