Page 112 of Forbidden Billionaires: Vol. 8
“It’s so funny that you mention Nigel. I had actually been thinking of you recently. And I had this idea in my head that you’d be a good match with Nigel...”
“Nigel?” I laughed. “No. Absolutely not.”
Penny smiled. “Yeah, I see it now.” She looked at Tanner playing with Jacob. “Tanner is a much better fit. And I’m so happy he’sfound someone. I’ve been a little worried about him recently. He was traveling a lot more than usual and he seemed so worn out. But he seems like a new man today.”
Tanner had left me for months. It had been the worst few months of my life. And I understood that he was trying to keep me safe. But it kinda felt good to know that he’d been as miserable as I was.
“And he’s so good with kids,” said Penny. “He’s going to be a great dad.”
I swallowed hard. It was odd meeting Tanner’s friends when I was the only one that knew his secret here. Tanner couldn’t have children. Not unless I whored around town and banged my lesser true love.
“Not that he’s in any rush or anything,” she added quickly. She must have seen my reaction. “I just meant that I could picture it, you know?”
I nodded. I could picture it too. But then I saw RJ drooling even more than Liam now.Nope.I couldn’t picture having kids at all. They were too gross.
“Come with me, I want you to meet Daphne. Brooklyn’s upstairs with the baby. I’m sure she’ll be down soon. But I’m so bummed that Mason and Bee aren’t here to meet you too. They thought Nova was running a temperature and didn’t want to risk it.”
“I actually work with them. I mean,forthem.” I’d seen pictures of their beautiful baby girl in one of the many tabloids. She was adorable. But probably drooly too... And honestly, I was worriedthat if I saw Mason I’d punch him in the face for making Mr. Frost my boss. I’d freaking earned that promotion.
“You work at BIMG? Ah, that’s awesome.”
I nodded. I really didn’t understand how I still had a job after wrecking the place though. It was a good thing Mr. Frost loved sausages so much.
We walked into the kitchen.
Nigel was busy getting some snacks ready. He looked up at me. “Mistress Ash, the snacks will be ready shortly.”
“Oh...um...great.”
He bowed and then turned back to the stove.
“Daphne, this is Tanner’s girlfriend, Ash,” said Penny.
“It’s so nice to meet you,” said Daphne.
I smiled. I wondered if she’d automatically hate me since her husband hated Tanner. But she didn’t look upset with me or anything. And she hugged me too.
Sophie, Scarlett, and Jacob sprinted into the room, chasing each other around the kitchen island. Jacob stopped and coughed.
Ah! Germs!
I jumped out of the way of the little goblins. “Let me help you with that, Nigel.” I lifted up one of the trays of food.
He smiled up at me. “Thank you.”
We walked into the living room and set the snacks down. Everyone sat down and the only open seat was between Matt and Tanner.
I turned to the TV and just awkwardly stood there.
But then Tanner grabbed my waist and pulled me into the empty spot. He kissed my cheek.
Rob gagged. “How can you let that liar kiss you?”
Um...what?
“You do know that he’s harboring some kind of terrible secret, right?”
Wait, does Rob know?!
