Chapter 26

I contemplated slipping the ring on my finger and playing as if we just didn't want to overshadow his older sister's child's birth, but then that would keep Brock from telling me how he felt from his own mouth...I carefully slipped the ring back into the hiding spot, giving it a loving pat. Despite not slipping the ring on, I still quickly turned and made my way to the kitchen where I'd last seen Brock's mom - who I knew was the best way to soften up Brock's dad. That was something he'd told me once before. I had some major damage control to conduct. From what little information Brock had given me about his family, I knew that his parents were sticklers for tradition and that he was terrified of disappointing or angering his father. I could see why now - the man was terrifying when he was seething with anger. I'm sure I would be able to figure out something to say to Penny - I didn't have anything prepared, I was just hoping I would be able to wing it and it would all end