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She slanted a look toward Shane. “Shall I advertise for one or should I just go straight to that online site and say something to the effect that I’d like one husband, please. No chores will be required, no expertise necessary. Must be able to stand and look manly when so-called ‘wife’ deals with fire-breathing former in-laws.”

She knew she sounded hysterical but she couldn’t stop—she was spiraling out of control.

“Sounds like a piece of cake to me. How about you? Sound like a piece of cake to you? Or do you know something I don’t about locating a husband who’d be a willing stand-in?”

“Not sure I understand what you mean by a stand-in,” Shane said, “but I’d be willing.”

“Willing?” she echoed, confused. “Willing to what?”

“I’d be willing to marry you so you could retain custody of Ricky.”

Five sets of eyes turned to stare at him at the same time.