“How are you feeling about having Mona here today now?” He blew a heavy breath. “I think we will be okay. I still have my guard up, but we had a conversation outside. She said she wants us to be friends and maybe one day I’ll see her as family. It could happen.” “I like her.” He gave me a side eye. “Really now?” “She seems sweet. I can tell she’s trying, baby. I see the way she looks at Deanna. She’s falling in love with her already. Once she fully steps into her role, I think they will develop a beautiful relationship.”

