Читать книгу Temporary Parents - SARA WOOD - Страница 3
Оглавление“I’ve often wondered,” Max said, “what I’d be like as a father. I think I might be rather good.”
Often wondered? How cruel could life be? Laura wanted to yell. Why hadn’t he wanted to be a father five years ago? Why hadn’t he wanted a family as much as he clearly did now? And why did he have to keep shoving his happy daddy act in her face all the time? Maybe if he knew what had happened to her he’d choose his words more carefully and stop breaking her heart. But she couldn’t bring herself to tell him.
Max appeared at her side. “Cheers,” he said, handing her a glass of wine.
“What could we possibly be cheering about?” Laura muttered, taking a huge gulp.
“Our good fortune!”
“This is good fortune? A miserable little cottage, a ferocious gale and stair-rods of rain outside, two strange children and—and...” Her voice wobbled, betraying her pent-up emotions. “And...worst of...all, you!”
