for the way I behaved,” I choked out the words.
“Oh, Henry.” She smiled as tears formed in her eyes. “Of course, I forgive you.” She wrapped her arms around me.
I wanted to vomit, and I was going to kill Addison for making me do this.
“The three of us are going to be so happy together,” she said.
“We still have a lot to talk about, Kirsten.”
“I know, baby. But it’s a start.”
“That’s my boy,” my father spoke as he held up his glass. “Now, have a seat and we can talk before dinner is ready.”
My mother hugged Kirsten and the two of them left the room so my father and I could talk.
“I’m proud of you son. You’re doing the right thing.”
I picked up my drink from the coffee table and brought it up to my lips.
“There’s going to be another Walker in the family, and I can’t wait to meet him or her. Now that you’re going to be a father and have a beautiful woman by your side, it’s time you took over my position at Walker Capital.”
“Really, Dad?”
“Yes, son. I’ll have Richard draw up all the paperwork tomorrow. In a matter of three months, you’ll be sitting in my office, your new office, running the show.”
“Thanks, Dad. I’m looking forward to it.”
“Gosh. I can’t wait to hear the pitter patter of little feet in this house again. And with me retired, I’ll get to see my grandchild anytime I want. Hell, your mother and I will even babysit while you and Kirsten are at work.” He smiled. “Abigail would be so happy for you right now. I only wish she were here to celebrate with us.” He looked down.
“What about Addison? Where is she?”
“Your mother sent her to the Plaza for the night so the four of us could talk in private. This doesn’t concern her. To be honest, I’ll be happy when she goes back to school. She’s been a handful since she’s been home.”
“How so?”
“Everything good in here?” my mother asked with a smile.
Kirsten walked over, took a seat next to me on the couch, and grabbed my hand.
“I have a doctor’s appointment in a couple days, and I’d like you to come with me.”
“Sure.” I gave her a small smile. “I need to use the bathroom. I’ll be right back.”
“Meet us in the dining room, darling. Dinner is ready.”
I got up from the couch and went into the bathroom. Pulling my phone from my pocket, I sent Addison a text message.
“Whatever the hell it is you’re doing, it’s time. I can’t take much more of this.”
“I’ll be in the house in five.”
Walking into the dining room, I took a seat next to Kirsten and counted down the minutes until Addison arrived.
“This looks delicious, Mom.”
“Thank you, Henry.”
“There you all are.” Addison smiled as she walked into the dining room.
“Addison, what are you doing here?” my mother asked. “I thought you were at the Plaza.”
“I was, and I was bored, so I decided to come home. I’m starving,” she said as she sat down across from me. “Kirsten, what are you doing here? I thought my brother broke up with you.”
“Addison, that’s very rude,” my father spoke.
“Henry asked me for my forgiveness and we’re back together for the sake of the baby.”
“Aw, isn’t that sweet. Are you ever going to tell him that the baby you’re carrying isn’t his? Addison cocked her head.
“Excuse me?” Kirsten spoke. “How dare you.”
“Addison, what are you talking about?” I asked.
“Kirsten is further along than she says she is. So, there’s no way she got pregnant the night of her parent’s anniversary party.”
“That is ridiculous!” Kirsten shouted.
“Addison Anne Walker!” my mother shouted.
“Is that true?” I looked at Kirsten with furrowed brows.
“No! Of course not. How can you even doubt me? She’s lying.”
“Here’s my theory,” Addison said as she grabbed a piece of bread from the basket. “She slept with someone else, and when she found out she was pregnant, she needed to make sure you two slept together without a condom so she could pass the baby off as yours. But she had to wait until enough time had passed. The last thing she expected was you breaking up with her. So, she waited and used it as a weapon to get you back.”
“She’s lying, Henry!”
“How do you know this?” I asked Addison.
“I can’t reveal my source. But what I’m telling you is the honest to god’s truth. I swear on Abigail’s life Kirsten is lying to you.”
“Okay. That’s enough, young lady,”