Chapter 109
Chapter 109
“ I -… I don’t know ” was all I managed .
“ You know how long I’ve been looking for you ? When Richard told me about you , I asked him to bring you home . Begged him to bring you away from the pit your mother had you in . He kept saying that he didn’t want to remind me of the mistakes he had made and so he couldn’t . Tears were sliding down her cheeks as she looked me up and down like she had seen me for the first time .
“ When he left , I begged him to tell me where you were . I begged him just to let me see you once because my conscience couldn’t live with the knowledge that my foolish mate had left an innocent girl in a whores house . Little did I know that you were right here . That your brother had already found you . God , I wish I had known earlier . ”
Her words pinched my heart , and I let go of all the tears I was holding on to . My tears streamed down my face and blurred my vision .
“ I’m so sorry , Theresa . So very sorry . What my mother did , it’s not forgivable . She was the reason your family fell apart . I don’t know how you can be so kind towards me , knowing I’m the reason your husband walked out . ”
“ No , sweetheart , no . You are not to blame . This in no way was your fault . What Richard did , it’s all on him . A child is never to blame for the mistakes their parents make . You didn’t ask to come into this world . You didn’t ask to be associated with your mum’s world . I just want you to be happy . You may be a Peters , but you were born a Waltz . Embrace that name , sweetheart . ”
“ Technically , she’s a Cooper now . Ma ” Rocky laughed from behind his mother . She turned and whacked him on his arm .
“ She’s not a Cooper yet . She’s going to be my daughter first before I let the big bad wolf take her away” she laughed and pulled me into a hug .
“ Hey hey , big bad wolf can hear you “ , Blake laughed from behind us .
I felt another pair of arms wrap around us . Rocky’s warm embrace made my heart full . He squeezed us and sighed .
“ Come on , guys . Your crying is breaking my heart , ” Rocky said , squeezing us again .
“ M -… mi -…. mine too , ” Taylor sobbing filled the room .
I opened my eyes to see Taylor standing next to Blake , crying . Blake was rubbing her shoulder , trying to calm her down .
“ Oh god , come here , little one ” Rocky laughed and pulled away . He walked over to Taylor and wrapped his arms around her .
Theresa held me at arm’s length .
“ So Rosy , what do you say ? Would you like to join the Waltz family ? Be a crazy person like us ? ” Theresa laughed .
“ Yes , Ma , I do , ” I said , carefully watching her face lit up with a grin .
“ Those words out of your mouth , best thing ever ” her eyes teared up .
“ What ? I thought I was the best thing ever ? ! ” Rocky complained .
“ Shut up , will you ! Ruining all the moments , ” Taylor finally wiping her eyes .
“ Welcome to the family , sweetheart . I am one lucky lady . 2 sons and two daughters that love each other and me more than I could slide down her cheek .
for . ” A single year
“ Okay , that’s enough . Please . Leo is getting very anxious . ” Blake’s arms wrapped around my waist , and I leaned into him .
“ Okay , okay , I’ll get dinner ready . Everyone / okay with roast lamb ? ” Theresa looked around .
“ Yes !! ” The boys yelled in a union .
Theresa laughed and walked into the kitchen .
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I watched Rocky hug Taylor and comfort her . They were always so cute .
“ Why don’t the two of you just finish the bonding ? What are you waiting for ? ” They both turned to look at me .
“ We’re not ready yet for that kinda commitment . ” Taylor’s same rehearsed line .
They both looked at each other , and for the first time , I noticed the hesitation that their looks had .
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