Page 111 of Prove Me Wrong
“Jade chose those colours.”
“Jade has good taste.”
His mouth quirks, flashing me a dimple. “I told her that, too.”
Hands moving to mine, Noah takes out a charcoal coloured one that matches my sweater and slides it into my hair, just the way I like it. “Much better.”
Pecking him again, we hustle out to his car before pulling out and heading over to Jump Start. The entire drive, Noah’s hand doesn’t leave my leg. I hold onto his arm, like I’m afraid to be disconnected from him, even though I know I never will now.
The moment we walk into Jump Start, the chaos of the room overwhelms me. Toys are everywhere, sun burns through the skylights, and there’s an odd smell that I can’t put my finger on—a mix of cleaning agents and something stale. There’s one kid crying loudly, another playing with a worker, but I look right at Jade’s blonde curls and grin.
“Come on,” Noah murmurs, his hand taking mine as he pulls me towards her.
Green eyes turn to mine, and Jade giggles, getting to her feet shakily. “Ia!” Her arms reach up for me.
I scoop her into her arms, smelling her baby scent. I might cry again. I’ve missed the feeling of holding her. “Hi, little lady.”
Kissing her forehead, her hands grip onto my sweater, eyes not leaving mine. Noah signs her out and spends a few minutes talking with someone in the office. I entertain Jade with some nose bopping, tickling, and funny faces until Noah returns to us with a beaming smile. I’ll never get tired of seeing it.
“Let’s get out of here.” His hand is on my back, guiding me out into the car park.
The fresh scent of Barrenridge envelopes me, making my skin tingle all over. I clip Jade into her car seat and slide in beside Noah.
“What were you talking about?” I ask curiously.
Noah starts the car and turns to look at me with his dimpled smile. “I told them Jade isn’t coming back.”
He laughs at how wide my eyes go before his palm cups my neck, making me focus only on him.
“I don’t want anyone else watching her from now on. Only you.”
Those words make my stomach flip, because I don’t want to spend another day without either of them. “You didn’t even ask me if I was available.”
Scoffing, he grabs the wheel and peels out of the car park. “I didn’t need to. I know you didn’t take your dream job in Sydney, so why would you have anything else lined up?”
My lips tighten, knowing that he got me there. I grin and put my hand on his leg, feeling the soft fabric of his trackpants. “Wrong. I just got my dream job,” I murmur.
Green eyes flick to meet mine, and the tops of my cheeks darken.
Noah chuckles. “Good, because I wasn’t going to let you say no.”
Grinning, I lean back into my seat as my stomach flutters with gloriously beautiful butterflies. I love this man and his daughter more than anything else in this world. He is my home now, and I’m so glad that he proved me wrong when it comes to love, showing me that falling isn’t always scary. Sometimes it’s the best decision of your life.
EPILOGUE
NOAH
TWO YEARS LATER
“The cake is here!” Tatum chimes as she strolls through the door, tailed by Sinnett and his best mate, Khai. A large white box balances in her hands. I take it from her before kissing her cheek in greeting.
“Glad you could make it.”
Sinnett slaps my shoulder, giving me a wide smile before closing the front door behind him. “Of course we’d come. Do you really think we’d miss the party?”
“Never,” I mutter as Tatum rushes into the kitchen, where Mia is setting everything up still. “The boys will be here soon.”
“Great,” Khai chimes before following after Tatum with an excited look on his face.
