Basia's little face scrunched up, her rosebud lips in a tiny pout. Her big, dark eyes, as clear and bright as black grapes, blinked at Kane, while her brow furrowed in a worried frown.Kane couldn't help but smile at her conflicted expression."If your mommy doesn't like strangers, how about I just walk you to your building?" he offered, trying to make things easier for her.Basia tilted her head, looked at him, and then smiled sweetly and nodded."Okay, then tell me which building you live in."Kane picked her up, gesturing for her to show him the way.With one arm around his neck, Basia pointed with her other chubby finger to a nearby building."There," she said, her voice clear.Then she rested her head on his shoulder, completely at ease. She sniffed, thinking how good her new handsome mister smelled—warm and nice, even better than Caleb's.Basia's eyes darted around. She thought that if her handsome mister could be her dad, her mom would be happy, too. He was so gentle; he'd wipe
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