Chapter 503

In no time, it was time for Natalie to start school. After she left, the house felt even quieter. Harold had returned to college. His parents didn't head back and planned to stay a while longer, since he'd be home again soon to look for a job. Liana was still living with her in-laws, and they were getting along quite well. That evening, Yarrick came home from work. He walked into the study and found Hailey quietly reading. "Honey, my mom called me this afternoon," he said. "She asked me to make some time tomorrow to bring her over. Now that the holiday is over, she's been wanting to come." He slipped an arm around Hailey and stroked her hair. "Okay, sir," she said coyly, setting the book down and leaning against him. "Go tomorrow. As long as your mom wants to come, she's welcome anytime." She buried her face against him, breathing in that clean, youthful scent. A small smile tugged at her lips as his warmth enveloped her. "Great," he said. "I'll go in the morning and bring her