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He expelled a puff of air as he took in the photos. Darcy smiled alongside a woman who looked like she was in her forties. She had blonde hair and the same green eyes he adored. “Yup.”
She sniffed. “We talked about everything.” She opened her small bag of chips. “My brothers are fifteen and seventeen, and they’re athletic, which she says they got from their dad. Her husband, Graham, works in IT. I guess he’s my stepdad? My step bio-dad? My bonus dad?”
Carter nodded. “I guess so.”
She ate a few chips before telling him about her talk with Robyn.
“There’s just one thing that’s bothering me about Robyn.”
Carter turned to face her. “What?”
“She hasn’t told my brothers about me.” She frowned. “I asked if I could meet them, and she said she wasn’t ready.” She stared down at her bag of chips. “It hurts. I finally have siblings, but I can’t meet them.”
He gave her a side hug. “I’m sorry. Just give her time. I’m sure you’ll meet them eventually.”
“I hope so.”
“When are you going to tell your parents about Robyn?”
Darcy cringed. “I haven’t figured that out yet, but I will tell them soon.”
They talked in the park until the sun began to set, and then he walked her to her car.
“I’m glad you had a good day with your birth mother.” He skimmed his hands down her arms.
Darcy kissed him and then unlocked her car. “Thank you for meeting me. Good night, Carter.”
“Good night.” As he watched her drive away, he hoped someday he’d find the courage to tell her everything.
Chapter24
“What about your ‘something borrowed’?” Darcy asked Haven. It was a Friday evening two weeks later, and they were perusing a department store in Charlotte. “Are you borrowing something from your mom?”
Haven turned from a display of wedge sandals. “My grandma’s pearls. I guess they count for something old and something borrowed.” Her blue eyes sparkled. “I can’t believe the wedding is only two months away.”
Darcy nodded. “Time is going by so fast.” In fact, it seemed like it was coming too fast. She and Kaylen had three weeks until the shower, and even though the invitations had been dropped into the mail, they still had details to iron out.
“What do you think of these?” Haven held up a pair of sandals. “Do they look like honeymoon sandals?”
Darcy faltered. “Um, I’m not sure what honeymoon sandals look like, but those are really cute.”
“Then honeymoon sandals they are.” Haven walked over to one of the sales associates. “Excuse me. Could I see these in a nine?”
The young woman took the shoe and disappeared.
“So, Darce.” Haven leaned against the counter. “We haven’t really talked much lately. I’m sorry I’ve been so distracted.”
“Stop it. You’re getting married.”
“I know, but I miss you.” Haven touched her arm. “How’s Carter?”
“He’s fine.” Darcy frowned.
Alarm overtook Haven’s face. “Oh no. Are you two having problems?”
“No, no.” Darcy held her hand up. “It’s not that. I haven’t told you something that happened recently, and I feel really guilty.”
Haven’s strawberry-blonde eyebrows rose. “What?”
