“Can we cut in?”
Before he could answer, another joined.
Then another.
Soon all six daughters surrounded him.
Maya wrapped both arms around his waist.
The oldest sister rested her head against his shoulder.Plan Family Trips
Someone laughed.
Someone cried.
Their father looked completely overwhelmed.
“What am I supposed to do with six dance partners?”
“Figure it out,” Chloe said.
“You’ve managed everything else.”
The guests laughed.
Then applauded.
Not for the confrontation.
Not because Elena had been exposed.
For him.
For the man who had shown up.
Again.
And again.
And again.
Chloe glanced toward her mother.Track Pregnancy
Elena stood near the edge of the room.
Alone.
Julian was several feet away now.
She was crying.
Chloe didn’t feel victorious.
That surprised her.
For years, she imagined that if Elena ever had to face what she had done, it would feel satisfying.
It didn’t.
