#CHAPTER 26: A Surprise

Sarah POV “Aw, Daddy!” Grace pouted after ice cream had been devoured with gusto. “Sorry, pup,” Zane said, chucking her gently under her chin. “That was the deal: I get to come to the park with you all, but I do have to take this meeting. It will only be for an hour or two.” Grace nodded and shrugged, looking no happier, then shrieked when Chloe launched herself at her, tussling with her very softly. Soon, both girls were giggling while their father looked on with quietly beaming pleasure. He hugged both of them, lingering for a moment with Chloe, which I took with approval to mean he was being careful to pay attention to them equally. “I know you had dessert first, but I expect you’re still hungry for your lunch,” he said as he stood and straightened his crisp blue shirt. He pulled out his phone and headed back for his car, where I was sure Ollie was waiting. Determined to put thoughts of my lovely bracelet from my mind, I chatted with the girls as we ate sandwiches, noodles