Page 58 of Crazy Love

I think you’re projecting. You and Poppy are the ones who keep popping out babies.

Henley

He didn’t say no.

GOODNIGHT.

Sam chats happily about the party. When we step inside the house, he pulls out his phone and shows us the pictures he took of us at the wedding and even a few of us dancing on the bridge.

“These are so good, Sam!” Addy says in surprise.

“Sam’s become a great photographer the past couple of years,” I say proudly.

“Thanks to this phone you gave me,” Sam says.

I study the pictures. “They turned out great, buddy. Thanks for taking these. I think we should frame a few. And why don’t we take one of the three of us right here.” I place the phone on the fireplace mantel and set the timer, rushing back over to stand by them, Addy front and center. We smile and when we’re done, Sam rushes over to see if it’s any good.

He smiles and shows us the picture.

“It’s perfect,” I say, bumping his fist.

“This has been the best night,” he says.

I wrap my arm around him and hold my other arm out for Addy. She steps in and hugs him too.

I echo Sam’s words and mean them with everything in me. “The very best night.”

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

CONFRONTATIONS AND REVELATIONS

ADELINE

I’ve felt more relaxed than I expected to…after marrying Penn. Wow. That’s going to be weird for a while. I’m Penn Hudson’s wife. Crazy.

I’d say the wedding went without a hitch.

Met Penn’s parents and that went well.

Sam goes to bed and the house is suddenly quiet. I glance at Penn, more than a little tense for the first time all night.

“How about we go tell my parents tomorrow morning?”

He exhales and nods. “That sounds good to me. I’m nervous about that one.”

“Yeah, me too.”

“Do you need anything from your condo tonight?”

“No, I brought a little suitcase.”

He nods and glances at me, making a face. “Does it make it weird for me to admit I’ve never had a woman spend the night here?”

“What? You’re kidding.”

He puts his hand on the back of his head and laughs. “Yeah…no. I…when I’m home, it’s my sacred space. I’ve never wanted anyone coming in and disrupting that.”

“This must be so weird for you, having me here.”

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