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“Would you let me hold her so you can eat?”

“You’re sure?” The blue of Eli’s eyes darkened with emotion. “Even though you said goodbye to me?”

“I was upset that night,” Brianna answered honestly. “Your daughter is so precious, Eli. Of course I want to hold her, but I’ll try not to wake her.”

“Don’t worry about it.” He walked over and placed Libby in her arms.

The motion caused her eyelids to flutter open. Her blue eyes were so much like her father’s.

“Hi, darling. Do you remember me? I’m Brianna.”

The little girl put her arms around her neck and clung to her. Brianna held her against her heart and felt her breathe. “I’m so glad you’re feeling better.” She rocked her back and forth, loving the feel of those arms holding on to her.

Though he sported a slight beard and looked exhausted, Eli stood there watching them with a sweet expression on his rugged face. “I do believe you’re the reason she’s suddenly acting normal.”

Brianna smiled up at him. “Her daddy is all the medicine she needs.”