Chapter Eighteen
Jessica dug anotherhole in the bed of flowers she was working on.The outdoor garden was really taking shape, and she couldn’t have been more pleased.The garden seemed to expand more every week, but there were still many acres for her to take if she wanted.
She didn’t think she’d go that far because it would be a lot for her to take care of.When she told Gideon, he hired an older man to help with whatever she needed.
The man had been a gardener for his whole life.He’d tried to retire, but he got so bored he drove his wife crazy, so he looked for a part-time job, and luckily, Gideon had snatched him up before anyone else could.
Alan was a sweet man who always smiled and made jokes.Every day he was there, the garden seemed to come alive.
He had left a bit ago, and she was planning on stopping soon so she could get washed up before Gideon got home.
Things between them had calmed, and their feelings for each other had deepened.It had taken most of the next day, they were in the hotel for him to finally get her to see the truth.
It hadn’t been until he told her how much he loved her that any doubt slid away.Since then, he’d been even more affectionate and loving.
She was excited to see him.She wanted to tell him the news that they were pregnant.She hadn’t been sure until after the pregnancy test she took that morning.She wasn’t very far along, but her periods had always been consistent, so for her not to get one told her all she needed to know.
Jessica heard footsteps coming toward her.She knew it wasn’t Gideon unless he’d taken up wearing heels.
When her sister came into view, it didn’t surprise her.Jessica had been expecting her for a while now.
“Hello.”
Jessica stood and slapped her hands together to get the majority of the dirt off.“What are you doing here?”
Bambi looked around.“The house is very big and beautiful.”
“Yes, it is.”Jessica waited for her next move.
“This should have been mine,” Bambi said.
Jessica had to bite her lip to keep from laughing.“I don’t think there was ever a chance for you.Gideon disliked you from the moment you met.”
Bambi’s face tightened and turned red.“There’s no way he would pick you over me.”
“Why?”
