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She stood and walked to the door, opening it hesitantly the way she had when he’d arrived. “Vivian?”
The grandmother?Hunt stood, his protective reflexes going into overdrive.Keep calm, he told himself.
“Hello, Abby.” Vivian looked past Abby to Hunt, and her eyes narrowed. “I see you have company.” Her tone was mocking.
Fuck that. Hunt walked over and stood beside Abby.
“May I come in?” Vivian asked.
“How is Noah?” Abby said, opening the door wider so Noah’s grandmother could enter.
“He’s flourishing. He loves spending time with me and his grandfather.”
“What have you told him?” Abby asked. “About why he’s staying with you?”
“Don’t worry,” Vivian said. “I haven’t mentioned anything about your inability to keep him safe. Yet.”
Abby clenched her hands. “Vivian, please don’t do this. I love my son. There’s nothing I want more than to take good care of him and raise him in a way that would make Trevor proud.”
Vivian looked past her and stared at Hunt. “How can you do that when you’re out gallivanting around with men? I’m certain Trevor wouldn’t approve.”
“I rarely go out.”
“She has no need to,” Hunt cut in.
Abby sent him a weary glance.
She needed him. And he was willing to step up for her.
“Oh?” Vivian said. “And who are you?”
Abby started to reply, but Hunt spoke before she could answer.
“Her fiancé.”
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Abby’s gaze shot to Hunt, her eyes wide.
“Fiancé?” Vivian said, and looked at Abby. “My, youhavebeen busy.”
Abby rubbed her face. “It’s not like that.”
“Why did you come here?” Hunt asked.
Vivian sneered, then schooled her expression. “To grab my grandson’s favorite blanket. He seems to have trouble sleeping without it.”
Abby’s back stiffened. “He’s not okay? You told me he was fine.”
Vivian waved her off. “He’s fine. Just has a little trouble settling down at night.”
Abby began to pace.
Hunt put a hand on her arm and pulled her aside. “Grab his blanket and get Vivian to leave,” he whispered.
“What are you doing, telling her you’re my fiancé?” she said. “You have no idea what you’ve just done. Vivian will use it against me.”
“Let her try.”
