“No.” She looked up at him, saw the mischief in his eyes. “You tease.”
“I am teasing,” he admitted. “I wouldn’t, really.”
“Well, I’m on day shift Tuesday and Thursday.”
“Then I’ll be here Tuesday and Thursday.” He slipped the tips of his fingers under the hem of her shirt.
She sucked in a sharp breath. “O-okay.”
Devon eased away from Chloe. “Hailey bug, it’s a school night.”
Chloe released the breath she held and stood to walk them to the door. She hugged Hailey first. “I’m so glad you played with me today, Hailey.”
“I had fun on the tire swing. Thanks for letting me play with your sweet kitty again.” She kissed Chloe on the cheek. “You’re nice.”
“Thank you, sweetie.”
Devon leaned in to Chloe, squeezing her close to him. “Thanks for inviting me to play with your sweet kitty in a few days.”
Her face was scarlet when he released her. “Yeah, no problem. I look forward to it.”
“Oh, me too.”
He kissed her until she forgot her own name, and Hailey pulled on his hand. “Let’s go, Daddy.”
“Okay, squirt, let’s go.”
“Love you,” Chloe said to them both.
“Bye, Chloe, love you!” Hailey called as she stepped outside.
Devon’s stunned expression said it all.
“It’s a good thing, baby.”
“Yeah, yeah it is.” He kissed her one more time before following his daughter out to the car. Everything was falling into place, and he didn't want to question any of it for once. He was just going to enjoy himself.
