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"That made me think about your reasons for leaving. I listened, but I didn't hear you, either." Zack's gaze fixed on hers. "You can't be yourself as long as I insist on controlling you."

"Is this because I snapped at you?" Zack couldn't believe she intended to leave after how far they'd come these past few months, with each other and with the girls. He loved having his family around, with Jan at the center. "I already apologized, but I'll do it again. I know I'm unfair sometimes. Still, I'm learning."

"I can see that." Her mouth quivered.

"Let's at least give this a few more months." Surely she'

Nobody in this book knows how to parent.

Why was she on the defensive. "It's a worthwhile project, even if it is competing with yours."

"Every time I start relax and feel like I can trust you, I get blindsided." How well she remembered that judgmental tone.

Ugh, this guy is so icky

He hears her say, "I love you" after sex, but doesn't say it back, EVEN THOUGH he feels the same way, because he is an asshole. Then on the next page she just accepts his asshole-ness. She's not even mad.

Her cardigan and beige wool skirt joined his slacks in a friendly heap on the floor. He used to fold everything neatly before making love, Jan recalled, half expecting him to take a moment to do so now.

"Aha." Zack flipped her onto the bed. "Caught you off guard."

"You used to..."

"Never mind that. I've grown up."

Ummmmmmmmmmmm

Her skin prickled with excitement. They were going to be alone tonight. She knew what that might mean, and judging by the quick intake of his breath whenever they came close, so did he.

Ew, gross. Don't have sex with him!

Too much parenting, too much medical details. Not enough romance, although I'm not particularly interested in these two getting together.

Jan admired his insistence on healthy habits for Berry, even if he was a little rigid. ... "First girl to spot a stray cat gets a sugar-free candy." ... This must be a fun area to go trick-or-treating, although she usually took Kimmie to a party at a church or a community center, to be safe. She was wondering about Zack's plans when she recalled he didn't let Berry eat most types of candy.

Jan supposed she might

"You may develop a sense of humor yet."

I thought I had one already. Was he really perceived as being that stern?

Yes.