Page 307 of The Baby Twist
“Yes.”
“Luca is a genius at coding and developed his own game, Daddy.”
“You did?” Charlie tipped the glass to his lips.
“It’s really no big deal. I just did it for fun.”
“And how and when did the two of you meet?” Charlie asked.
“I met Luca at the fruit stand. His parents own it. I went to pick up an orange, and they all started falling.” Ashley smiled. “We’re going out. Come on, Luca.”
“Where are you going?” Charlie asked.
“To dinner.”
“I will make sure to have your daughter home before her curfew,” Luca said.
“I’ll be watching,” Charlie spoke.
“Mom!”
“Go on and have a nice dinner.” I smiled. “What is wrong with you?” I cocked my head at Charlie.
“You don’t see anything wrong here, babe?”
“No. She’s almost eighteen and is interested in a boy in Paris. I think it’s cute. And he seems like a really nice boy. Besides, you should be flattered.”
“Flattered? Why should I be flattered?”
“Because she picked a boy who reminds her of her Daddy.” I grinned.
“I don’t trust him.”
“You never trust any of the guys she’s dated the past couple of years.”
“Exactly! And look at what they did to her.”
“They did nothing to her.” I laughed. “She broke it off with them because they weren’t good enough for her.”
“Hey, you two.” Ashton walked out, looking as handsome as ever. “I’m going out.”
“Where are you going, son?” Charlie asked.
“I met this girl the other day, and we’ve been talking. I’m taking her on a date. Can I borrow your credit card, Dad?”
“Sure, son.” He reached into his wallet, pulled out his credit card, and handed it to Ashton. “Who is this girl?”
“She’s great and so beautiful.”
“Have a good time and be safe,” Charlie said.
I sat there and glared at him.
“Oh, by the way. I saw you met Luca. He’s a really great guy, Dad. You don’t have to worry about him. I’ll see you two later.”
“Seriously?” I said to Charlie.
“What? He’s a man. It’s different when it comes to Ashley.” He took out his phone and pulled up her location.
