Chapter 121

As he entered the room and lifted her up, he exclaimed, "You're the best ballerina I've ever seen," tickling her and making her shriek. He had become a great parent in such a short period of time. He'd startled her; she'd assumed he could be cold and aloof like Adam had been, or at least standoffish with Abby. Barry appeared to be making every effort to make up for the time he had wasted, having accepted Abby into his heart right away. "Are you able to join us today? When he got Abby up on her feet, she inquired. He shook his head and lowered his mouth in a grimace. Then not now. He glanced at Becky, "I have to go to work," then returned his attention to Abby, who was pouting her bottom lip. But would Becky be able to bring you into my lunchroom at work?" Actually? Her large blue eyes swept over him before shifting to Becky. "Please, may we please, please?" Yes, Becky said, "but you have to go have breakfast first." He turned to Abby and said, "I need to have a quick talk with Becky be