Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss (Pregnancy & Passion #3)(56)

He inhaled the scent of her hair and hugged her more fiercely. “I want you to be happy. I want you to smile again. I’ll do anything to make that happen.”

She pulled away and smiled mischievously up at him as the dogs danced around at their heels. “Then why don’t you show me my new house?”

He relaxed, going suddenly weak as relief tore through him with the force of a storm. Oh, God. He couldn’t even find his tongue because he feared if he tried to speak right now, he’d lose what was left of his composure.

It was several long seconds before he could pull himself together enough to speak.

“The sale isn’t final yet but the house has been empty for six months and I’ve gotten the keys. I’ll be happy to show you around.”

She threaded her arm through his as they started up the rest of the driveway leading to the house.

“Can’t you just imagine our children playing here?” she said wistfully. “And the dogs running after them?”

He pulled his arm loose and wrapped it tightly around her as he leaned down to kiss her temple.

“Know what the best part will be?”

She glanced up at him in question.

“Seeing their mother’s smile light up their father’s world each and every day of his life.”