“You have your own family to worry about now. I’m okay. I’m all grown-up.” One side of his mouth quirks up. “I guess sometimes I forget you aren’t seventeen anymore. You’ve turned out to be a pretty badass woman.” My cheeks warm with the compliment. “Thanks to you.” “Nah.” He shakes his head and then steps forward to hug me. “I can’t take any credit. You never really listened to me.” A small laugh escapes. “I listened to you more than anyone else.” “I’m glad you’re here. I like having you around. And free babysitting.” He grins wide.
