Ethan’s smile faded slightly. “Same amount of time, honey.”

“More than a month,” she muttered, and then exhaled slowly. “Well… at least I’m awake now.”

Ruby leaned down and kissed her forehead. “That’s all that matters.”

Desiree smiled faintly, then sighed. “But I’m jealous,” she said softly. “He got to spend time with his daddy before me.”

Her smile lingered, but something flickered behind her eyes. “Where is he anyway?”

Ethan and Ruby exchanged ...