Paige’s POV
We were packed in Amy’s car, heading home. The trip was just under three hours, and we were already two hours in. I could feel the excitement building the closer we got. But the entire drive, my thoughts had been looping back to one thing—or rather, one person.
Hailey.
Just thinking about what happened between us earlier had me smiling like an idiot.
“You’ve been smiling at thin air since we left the apartment,” Amy said, glancing at me. “Who is she?”
I chuckled. “What makes you think I’m smiling about a woman?”
“Oh, come on.” She scoffed. “The way your eyes are twinkling? It’s obvious. Jase, help me out here.”
I glanced in the rearview mirror. Jason just grinned.
“She’ll tell us when she’s ready, Amy. Chill.”
“But Paige,” she whined, “you know how curious I get.”
I laughed, relenting. “Alright, fine. I’m not giving you names, but yes—there’s a woman. And yes—she’s why I’ve been smiling.”
Amy let out the loudest squeal. “Finally! I’m so happy for you, sis!” She reached over and squeezed my hand.
“Thank you.”
“I’m happy for you too, Paige,” Jason chimed in from the back.
“Thanks, little brother.”
Later at Home
“Dad!” I cried out, rushing into his arms as soon as I saw him.
“Welcome home, sweetheart,” he said warmly, holding me tight.
We had arrived earlier than expected, thanks to Amy’s fast driving and my decision to leave Hailey’s place after… well, after a very intimate goodbye. She had asked me to stay, but I couldn’t miss coming home—not after being gone so long.
“I missed you so much. Where’s Mom?”
“She’s upstairs. Went to get her phone,” Dad replied.
“Mom!” I called, scanning the room.
Jason stepped forward, embracing Dad. “Hey, Dad.”
“Hey, son. You’ve gotten taller,” he chuckled.
Then Amy threw herself into his arms. “Daddy!”
He hugged her tight, smiling proudly. “My baby girl.”
Mom came rushing down the stairs. Still elegant. Still stunning. Still the heart of this home.
“Oh, my babies!” She pulled us all into a hug.
“You look beautiful, Mom,” I said.
“Thank you, honey.” She cupped my cheek lovingly.
“Mmm, it smells amazing. Can we eat already? I’m starving,” Amy said, making everyone laugh.
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The Billionaire's Widow
RomanceHailey Anders After the death of her husband, the only thing that can keep Hailey going are her two little kids. They remind her that he still lives in them. Together with the company he left for her. Paige Carson Fresh out of college with impressi...
