Naomi didn’t mind. The meeting gave her a reason to be in town, and it gave her something to focus on that wasn’t Grace or Travis.
As she waited for Lawrence, she pulled out her phone and texted Millie.
How’s Grace doing?
The reply came back in under a minute.
Perfect. Just woke up. Ruby’s got her. She’s not even crying. Take your time. We’ve got this.
Something in Naomi’s chest loosened just a little.
Thank you.
She set the phone down and leaned back in the chair. That baby had quickly found a place in her heart, and Naomi knew that was dangerous.
She needed to be attached but not too attached.
But how was that even possible?
She wasn’t sure. But she’d accept her own personal heartbreak if it meant Grace might have a better life.
Then her phone buzzed again. Micah this time.
You free after your appointment? Something just came up that I need to tell you about. Would rather talk in person.
She stared at the message, turning it over. Every possibility that surfaced was worse than the last. Was it something about Richard? Travis? The property?
She typed back.
Sure. When?
Lunch. Ember & Oak on Main. Noon work?
Ember & Oak was one of the newer restaurants in town. She’d never been there, but Caleb had told her it was small and quiet with tasty food.
She responded:
Noon works. See you there.
Lawrence appeared a few minutes later, folder in hand. “I’m ready for you, Naomi.”
But now she was curious about what Micah had to say.
