My Baby’s Daddy

Shirley smiled as well. “Sure, I’ll call you Jasper, then.”

Jasper nodded with a smile. “Of course. We’ll be going now, then.” Jasper took Willow’s hand. A moment ago, he was a strict instructor, but a moment later, he was a gentle boyfriend.

Shirley waved them goodbye and saw them off. She turned around and saw Cole walking toward her. Shy, she quickly turned around and tried to leave. However, Cole stopped her. “A minute, Shirley.”

Shirley looked back and tensed up. “What do you need, captain?” Cole stared at her, trying to say something, and then he smiled. “Nothing. Just want to say you’re doing great in the training. We’ll meet again.”

Shirley knew it was the last day of training, and he wouldn’t be the instructor for the next three days. She nodded. ‘See you around, Cole.”

leave, but Willow’s message was ringing in Shirley’s head. She couldn’t help but call out to him. “Cole,

tough, and tall.

anticipation. Shirley took a deep breath and

Cole smiled. “Why?”

yet she was trying to flirt with him. It was inappropriate. She

disappointment flickered in Cole’s eyes, but he nodded happily. “I’ll

bit her lip, cursing her cowardice. Shirley was worried she might let her father down. She was only twenty-three and had yet to

dare to talk about her feelings. If she had the chance, she would serve the country instead of wasting

her off before he went away himself. Willow came back to her home and sat Jasper down. Earnestly,