Ex-Husband’s Regret by Evelyn M.M

Chapter 0517

Harper.

I look around, trying to make sure that everything is perfect. We were at our new house today, and we decided to hold a housewarming party. It wasn't a big one, just close friends and family.

"Is everything set?" I ask our cook.

She had been amazed by the house and had fallen in love with the kitchen. Like I'd said previously, our kitchen was every cook's dream. If it wasn't for the fact that she had to go home to her family, I swear she would sleep here, and by here, I mean the kitchen, not the house.

"Yes," she smiles, her eyes bright with happiness and excitement. "Everything is ready."

Like I said, we didn't want a huge party. It would just be Gabriel's parents, Rowan and Ava, Travis and Letty, Connie and Reaper, Noah, Iris, Gunner, and Sierra.

The doorbell rings, and I leave the kitchen to go open it. Lilly was still getting ready, and Gabriel had disappeared somewhere.

I am waiting for the perfect time to disclose the good news. I'm not worried. I know that he'll be happy, and so will Lilly. They've both wanted this since we

cheerfully. He's holding Iris, who is sucking her thumb and looks a bit

both his and Iris's cheeks.

from the trunk, but if you ask me, they

laugh at the disgusted look that crosses his face. It grosses him out; it

he steps inside. "And, Noah," he turns to look at me. "You don't ever have to knock, okay?

"Okay, Auntie Harper."

you need help with Iris so you can hang out

baby sister and smiles before

little girl has her big brother wrapped around her little finger. Noah is going to be a menace when it reaches time for her to start dating. He won't be the only one. Rowan,

my heart at peace. The girls in our little circle will be well protected. I can already imagine how difficult it will

Ava's voice cuts

Rowan by her side. Noah was right. They were making out. Her hair is a bit disheveled, and

red, Rowan," I tease. Both