The Billionaire's Regret
“He’s very handsome. He bought me gelato. Pistachio and chocolate. Two scoops. He said my ponytail is crooked but I’m still a winner.”
I feel my heart slam against my ribcage, once, hard.
Adrian blinks slowly, like he’s processing, then that small smile returns. “Sounds like you had a fun day.”
“Very fun,” Poppy says, then suddenly yawns so big all her energy seems to leave with it. Her eyelids droop halfway. “Daddy, I’m sleepy.”
“Sleepy girl,” Adrian says gently. “Go get some good rest, okay?”
Poppy nods, still trying to look tough, then her body just slumps sideways on the sofa. The navy ribbon stays perfectly in place. This child can fall like a sack of potatoes and somehow still look cut