“Mom!” He jumped up and down beside the SUV, a huge smile plastered over his tanned face.He looked so much like his father. Derry smiled and climbed out of the Navigator. “Hey, big guy! I missed you.”Charlie flung himself at her, his arms clutching her waist. “I missed you more!”“I don’t know about that.” She buried her face in his hair, inhaling the green-apple scent. No matter what happened between her and Alec, Charlie would always be part of her. “I’ve got two bags of presents for you.”His d...ark head popped up. “Can I have them now?”“As soon as we unload the car.” She looked toward the house. “Where’s Grandma?”“Inside, fixing lunch. Black beans and brown rice.” He stuck out his tongue. “She said I have to get more fiber.”Derry laughed. “Maybe you can have a ‘no thank you’ helping with your peanut butter and jelly sandwich.”Charlie grinned. “I’m glad you got home before lunch.”“Where’s Dad?” “At work. Why?”She shrugged, fighting the disappointment that curdled in her stomach.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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