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Her words make my throat tighten with emotions, and I clear it to try and get the feeling to pass. I’m not sure what to say to her, and when she just smiles reassuringly at me, I know I don’t have to say anything.
I’m surprised that during the rest of the night Chandler and Damien are able to ignore each other. I see them exchange glares every once in a while, but then I see Chandler glance at Soph and take a deep breath. Victoria has been all over Damien, to the point that I start to feel uncomfortable with Sophia in the room, but Mrs. Bishop is doing a good job at keeping her distracted. She’s trying to make Chandler jealous, and it doesn’t take long for me to reach my breaking point.
She slides her hand up Damien’s thigh higher than is appropriate with people in the room, and I give Chandler a look. If he doesn’t get them out now, I will. Sophia lets out a long yawn, and I’m surprised again when Mr. Bishop speaks up.
“Well, everyone. I think that’s our cue to go. Someone looks like they’re ready for bed.”
Sophia pouts at him.
“But I’m not tired.”
Everyone laughs quietly, and Chandler picks her up.
“Come on, sweets. Give everyone hugs and tell them goodnight.”
She does as he says with her little lip poking out, and once everyone has said their goodbye, they all finally leave. Chandler gets Sophia ready for bed while Kayla and I talk as I walk her to the elevator.
“How are you holding up?”
I blow out a breath, and she laughs.
“I’m exhausted.”
“I bet. His friend didn’t seem too fond of you all night.”
She looks angry on my behalf, and I’m grateful she was here with us.
“Yeah, he thinks I’m faking the amnesia. Told me that I’m trying to get Chandler’s money and that I ran off when I found out I was pregnant.”
She stares at me with her mouth open.
“What an ass.”
I laugh, but there is no humor in it.
“Agreed. Are you going to be okay down there by yourself?”
She waves me off. “Alone in a huge apartment? Oh yeah. That big comfy bed is calling my name.”
She waves at me as she gets on the elevator and the doors close. I walk back into the apartment just as Lisa is grabbing her things to leave.
“Thank you for tonight, everything was delicious.”
“My pleasure. Get some sleep.”
I close the door behind her and make my way to Sophia’s room to say goodnight, but she’s already asleep when I get there. Chandler’s tucking the blankets in around her.
“She passed out pretty much as soon as her head hit the pillow.”
My poor baby was exhausted.
I wait for Chandler to kiss her on the head, and then we both head to our bedroom. The headache still present and throbbing away. We both get ready for bed without saying anything, and as we climb into bed and Chandler pulls me in close, I finally relax fully.
“You okay?”
I nod and bury my face in his chest, wrapping my arms around his torso. I feel his lips on the top of my head before his quiet words.
“What did Josh say to you?”
