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“Yes. I love your daughter very much, Mr. Kind.”

“You can call him Stefan, Adrien,” Lily said.

“You two barely know each other,” he said.

“When you know, you know. Come on, Stefan.” I hooked my arm around his and led him to the sliding door.

Opening it, we stepped onto the patio.

“Come on, Stefan. Don’t scare the poor guy. Him moving here and leaving his home means something.”

“I don’t trust him.” His eyes narrowed at me. “He’s using her for something.”

I rolled my eyes and sighed. “Stop. Go home, pour a scotch, and you can get to know him better this weekend when we all get together for a barbecue.”

“What barbecue?”

“The one you’re hosting to welcome your daughter home.” I cocked my head.

“Ella.”

“Stefan.” I raised my brows. “Go on. Leave them alone.”

“Fine.” He turned and walked back to his house.

“Thanks, cousin.” Lily smiled. “Adrien, why don’t you go upstairs and finish unpacking all of your suitcases? I cleared one side of the closet and emptied a couple of dresser drawers.”

“Will do, darling.” He kissed her lips.

“Come sit.” She grabbed my hand and led me to the couch. “There’s something I have to tell you. I’m pregnant, Ella.”

“What!” My eyes widened.

“Yeah. I’m going to be a mom.” Tears filled her eyes.

“How far along are you?”

“I’m not sure. I think about six weeks. I called Georgia earlier and made an appointment.”

“Did you tell her you were pregnant?”

“I told her I suspected. I know she can’t tell anyone.”

“I’m so happy for you.” I leaned over and hugged her. “You’re happy, right?”

“I am.”

“And Adrien?” I asked.

“He’s over the moon. That’s one of the reasons he came back with me. He’s such a good man, Ella.”

CHAPTER 10

Graham

After finishing my surgical consults with Dr. Ashley, I went to the rooftop for a coffee. Stepping out of the elevator, I saw Ella standing in line.

“Morning.”

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