I Won't Be In On Monday (The Annoying Hot Bosses Club Book 3)

by J.S. Cooper

or married to a wonderful woman and you’re not playing th...

“So, how do we want to navigate this?"

“What

is it you want exactly?” “What does that mean, Remington? It’s not about me. It’s about your daughter. Which you know is yours,

after all the...

"Obviously, I'll pay child support. Do you need back child support? Is there an acc...

into to catch up on⁠—" "I need you to take her for the next couple of months." “What?” I shout. “I...

for⁠—” “Karen, let’s be reasonable here. I can’t⁠—” “She’s your child. You haven’t even met her. ...

"Sorry, what?" That is not what I'd expected to hear. Is Karen crazy? "I need you to take her for...

"Like every other weekend, you mean?" I clear my throat. “Maybe not this weekend, but the weekend aft...

months and then⁠—” “No, I don’t think you understand. I need you to have temporary custody right...

tone, which is opposite to the happy sque...

“You’...

attorney, draw some papers up so that you become her guardian.” “But she’s never met me before. She can’t ...

become her guardian.” This is becoming too real, way too fast. “That is true, she hasn’t met you before. ...

live with you and get to know you. I’ve had a detective do some research on you.” She pauses. “He says you’...

a bit of a ladies man, but no red flags. You're her father, and she's been asking about you, and, well, an opportunity has...

"What opportunity has come up that would make you abandon your daughter?" "You don't get to talk t...

Remington. I'm not abandoning her. It's a work opportunity." "And what is this work opportunity?" "I'm going...

"What?" This has got to be a joke. "Did you just say a mag...

I had to be hallu...

"Yes. His name is The Great Budini." "Houd...

"No, obviously he's not Houdini. His name is Budini, but I think he's going to have to change it to Budino because people keep

comparing him to⁠—"

"Budini,...

“And you’re his as...

"Yes, I am. He just got some gigs in Southeast Asia, and he asked me to go with him. This could be a really great ...

remember how much I said I wanted to get into the magic world." She pauses. "Who am I kidding? ...

anything abo...

"How does Canyon feel ab...

"I'm sure she doesn't just want her mother gallivanting around Asia without

her. I would think that⁠—" "She's excited. She's been wanting to meet her dad for a really long time, and I think she would love to spend the

next couple of months with you. She knows I'll be back soon and we'll FaceTime, and who knows, maybe you can ...

"Maybe I could fly her out or fl...

"You are her father, Remington. You haven't been in her life for seven years, and she’s a remarkable girl. She wants to get to know her father. She

wants to spend this time with you.” “This is a lot for me to think about. When can I give you an answer?” “By tomorrow evening.” Her

tone is curt, and I know that was not the answer she’d wanted to hear. "Tomorrow evening? Th...

"I am leaving this weekend," she says. "The flights are booked, and the Great Budini is already curatin...

already started buying outfits." "Your lines? But you're a magician's assistant. Don’t you just stand there and look pret...

she didn’t take that well. “Or rather you look pretty while saying your lines.” "Yes, I'm just a magician's...

to be certain things I have to say as we're doing the tricks. I’m more than just a pretty face, Remington. Maybe ...

and look after our child. Put in some hard work. Take some days or weeks off and⁠—” “You do know ...

Karen? I am a partner in a top law firm. I cannot just quit my job to look after..." "Canyon's in school and w...

don't need to quit your job unless you want to homeschool," she says sarcastically. "Like you said, you're an attor...

hire someone to help you if you have to work while she is meant to be at home. Though I would hope that you’d spe...

as you haven't been around her, and use this time to bond with her and not pawn her off on someone else. I hope t...

to know her because⁠—” “I rather take offense to that,” I say stiffly. “I didn’t know she existed. I’...

“I know. That’s why I’m trying to make up for that.” She pauses. “Actually, there's someone here ...

"No,” I say quickly, my heart racing as I realize who is waiting to talk to me. “Not right now. Not.....

phone being passed over. A young voice speaks, and rocks fall in my stomach. “Hello?” The voice is soft a...