“Ms Sterling? Can I let Mrs Roberts in?” the lobby man asked on the other end of the line.“Yes, please and thank you,” I replied. I placed the landline back on its base, then turned to Maggie and Parker. “Girls, I need you to give me the room for a little while.”“Why, Mommy? Is it Daddy?” Parker asked, nosey as always, her little eyes peering into mine with curiosity.I shook my head with a smile. “No, sweetheart, it’s business. It won’t take long, I promise. Besides, we have to get ready. We have a place to be.” Pablo had already said he was picking me up soon, and yes, I was considering moving into the Evans mansion, like Mom had requested.“Alright, Aunt, we’ll be in the room.” Maggie stood up and reached for Parker’s hand, but Parker refused to give it.“Honey,” I warned softly.“Promise you’ll take us on a date,” Parker said, always negotiating, her stubborn little chin held high.“Even better,” I teased, “you’ll have chocolate cake.”“Oh, don’t fool me, Ms Sterling. I’m big no
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