He’d spent a wonderful time over the past week with Halyn, when she hadn’t been working. Each day in her presence made him respect her even more. She was funny, giving and she did have her small-town values, which he admired about her. Family was everything to her, and she always made a point to ask him how his was doing. They’d gone for dinner at Gio’s and it had been a joy to watch her interact with his niece and nephews. Jaydee seemed to like her, as well. He’d woken alone in his hotel room this morning with Halyn on his mind, as usual. This time, he’d thought of her with children. His children. Their children. He smiled at the thought then blew out a breath and ran his hand over his face. “Everything okay?” Gio asked him. “I don’t know. I can’t help but envision her with children.” Surprised when Gio didn’t laugh at him, he slanted his gaze to his older brother. Gio had a pensive expression. “What?” “Nothing.
