« You can’t just walk out on six children. »
« They are enough. »
Her eyes flashed. « You can’t give me the life I want. But Harry can. He bought me a brand-new car and even took me to the Maldives, Robert. Do you understand the kind of life he gives me? The kind of life I deserve? »
« Maya, » I whispered. « Our daughter can hear you. »
She glanced at Adele. « Then maybe she’ll learn not to settle. »
Then she slammed the door: no kiss for Shannon, no promise to call, just the door closing and six girls becoming my whole world at once.
« Our daughter can hear you. »
***
Back in the kitchen, Adele sat across from me.
« I can tell her no, » I said. « This is your wedding. »
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