Chapter 266

"You can totally help out here." Claire held little Henry's hand and led him aside, speaking to him gently and patiently, trying to turn him into the perfect little wingman for Oliver and Lauren. She could tell that Lauren really liked the kid. One big reason Lauren was even willing to stay over at the old house was probably because of him. If she could get Lauren to get more attached to Henry, it'd be a great excuse to ask her out for dinner from time to time. And hey, if her big brother showed up for those dinners too? Well then, they'd end up spending more time together, and who knows? Things could start to shift naturally. Sure, Lauren had been around her brother for years already, but work and personal life were two totally different things. In the office it was all formal and by the book, but hanging out outside of work? That's when real feelings could take root. Besides, Claire felt pretty certain Lauren had some feelings for Oliver too. It was just that, as a girl from a simple