Ten minutes before our wedding, I heard my fiancé tell his sister, “Don’t worry about daycare anymore. Natalie will take care of all three kids starting Monday.”

“I suppose.”

A brief silence followed.

Then came the revelation that changed everything.

“I hope this works out. Because I already canceled their daycare two weeks ago.”

Seth showed no surprise.

“I know.”

“Their last day was yesterday. The director said those spots have already been filled.”

“Then it’s a good thing we have Natalie.”

I stared at the doorway.

This wasn’t an innocent misunderstanding about helping for a few days.

Three children’s childcare arrangements had been canceled because of a commitment I’d never made.

And the man responsible was about to become my husband.

I opened the door.

Chapter 2 — The Job I Never Agreed to Quit

“Who told you I was quitting my job?”

Seth spun around, nearly colliding with a folding chair.

Heather stood beside a table of wedding programs, wearing a navy dress that complemented my bouquet.

Neither spoke initially.

Then Seth smiled.

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