Ex-Husband's Regret
This is her sibling.
“We’ll see, darling,” I manage, forcing lightness into my tone. Before she can ask again, I dive in with the only distraction I can think of tickling her sides until she squeals.
Her giggles burst out in loud, bubbling laughter, her tiny hands pushing at mine as she cries out for me to stop. I don’t. I tickle harder, then pepper her face with playful kisses until she’s laughing so hard she can barely breathe.
By the time I stop, she’s a happy puddle, curled against my chest, calm and content.