Their Secret Obsession by Pippa Moon

Chapter 0234

"But things are different now. With everything that's happened, there are some adjustments being made." Adam replied coolly, the sound of the refrigerator opening sifting through the phone.

"Adjustments?" I echoed, my frustration growing. "What does that even mean?"

"It means," Adam expressed, his tone hardening, "that my uncle is taking a more hands-on approach. Sebastian isn't ready to lead, and until someone is, my uncle will be making the decisions." He announced with a sigh. "Someone?" I asked, my lips curling upwards as pride exploded within me. He meant Charlotte.

"Yes. Until he... or she is ready. Now, is that all?" He asked, goading me to ask about Charlotte, the reason we both knew I had called.

"Eat this." I heard Adam bark as the sound of china being placed on a table filtered through the phone.

"Do I look like a rabbit?" I heard Charlotte bark; the sound of the plate sliding across the table quickly made me smile.

"Veg?" I asked, my lips twisting into a smile.

"Broccoli. Her iron levels are low." Adam replied as the muffled sound of the phone being held to him cut off whatever he replied to my girl. My stomach ached to hear her again.

shit enough trees to populate a forest of your own. Am I clear?" I heard my girl, sass. "SHE is impossible," Adam snarled down

feeling my eyes prickle with

I

with mayo..." Her voice eased my heart, but when it vanished, it ached all

I heard Chase chime

Liam added, and I fought the urge to laugh

can make your own. Unless you're pregnant too.." I knew without seeing Charlotte that she would be smiling happily. Surrounded by the

you go." I sighed, wishing more than anything

grunted before the sound of a door closing, indicating that he

is ok, Kane.

best. Doctors orders.. No stress.. And me... Well, I am stress." I acknowledged. "But I do miss her. If you get a chance, I would love a picture of her... I bet she is getting big." "Takes up all the room on the cuddle chair; not sure how much longer Chase will be able to nest in with her in the evenings

made me happy for her. But deep down, resented that

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her for yourself at Connie's ball." My grip tightened on the phone, sure I had