Kindle Notes & Highlights
Rhonda patted Jillian’s shoulder and moved to the side for a better view of the kids. Jillian released a breath she hadn’t even realized she was holding.
She carefully took her nightgown off, throwing it on the floor. When she looked up, the stitches across her belly seemed like a beacon. Why did this have to come with a physical reminder that would never go away?
“Everyone helps. My mom brought me in this afternoon, and Robbie was supposed to take me home.”
Jillian retrieved her purse from the back room and ambled out to her cousin’s car, slowly sliding herself into the passenger seat and trying not to move in a way that would cause her pain. Layla watched her slow, careful movements,
Braylee. Anika stooped down and allowed the three-year-old to look at the baby. “Don’t touch his head,”
As unfair as it may be, the courts tend to prefer keeping children with their biological parents.” “Why now? She hasn’t seen him for eleven months and now she wants him back? Why?” Jillian asked, wiping tears from her cheeks.
Jillian studied her cousin. She appreciated and understood what Layla was saying, yet she had this strange desire to defend Keeley. She had no idea why.
“You make Seth happy and that will make them happy.” “I hope you’re right,” Layla said, throwing her napkin on her plate.
“You’re asking some hard questions. I’m not sure I know how to answer them.” “I guess I’m just wondering if we’re doing the right thing trying to keep Nathan. Maybe we’re just being selfish.”
“Love is caring more about someone else’s needs than your own. And sometimes, it means letting go. If you love this little guy, you have to let him go.”
