“She needs her sleep, baby,” Prentice said. “She’s been very busy and she’s very tired.”
“Tired like spending the day at the beach tired?” Sally asked.
“Even more,” Prentice answered.
Sally’s eyes got big and she breathed, “That’s tired.”
He smiled at his daughter before he said, “This morning you’re coming to work with me. We’ll let Elle sleep in. I’ll bring you back later.”
Sally tucked into her porridge and replied brightly, “Okay.”
Prentice watched his daughter and wished his life was that simple.
Unfortunately, it was not.
Jason made a noise and Prentice’s eyes moved to his son. When they did, he noted immediately that Jason had something weighty on his mind.
Uncharacteristically, Jason didn’t delay in sharing what was weighing on his mind.
“How long is Miss Bella staying this time?” Jason asked his porridge.
Clear evidence that his life was not simple.
Prentice made a decision.
“You can call her Elle,” he told Jason and Jason’s head shot up.
“Hurrah!” Sally cheered.
“Be quiet, baby,” Prentice gently admonished his daughter.
“Hurrah,” Sally whispered, grinning huge.
Prentice looked at his son. His head was bent to his porridge.
But he was also grinning.
Looking at his son, Prentice changed his mind.
Maybe life was that simple.
Chapter Thirteen
All of It I Carry Safe
Fiona
Fiona floated behind Bella as Bella paced the great room.
And as Fiona floated, she giggled.
Bella was cross.
Very cross.
Fiona thought it was hilarious.
After Prentice came home last night and headed to the guest suite, Fiona followed him.