I place a hand on my stomach, still flat beneath my apron but harboring the secret I’ve been keeping for the past two weeks. The pregnancy test tucked in my bedside drawer confirmed what my body had been telling me—our family is about to grow. Tonight, after we close up shop and celebrate our successful opening, I’ll tell them. I’ve already planned how—three tiny cupcakes, each with a letter: D, A, D. Simple but effective. I wonder how they’ll react. Hunter will probably be stoic at first, then break into that rare, brilliant smile that transforms his entire face. James might cry—he’s the most
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