Sisters in White (Love in Bloom: Snow Sisters #3) Contemporary Romance Read Online Free PDF Page B

did.
    “How do you feel about seeing your dad?” she asked as they came to the entrance of the restaurant.
    “I’m good. Actually, I can’t wait to see him. It’s been too long.” Blake ran his hand through his thick dark hair and scanned the tables. “There they are.”
    Danica followed him toward her father and Madeline, who were sitting at a table. Lacy met them on the way with a plate from the buffet.
    “Good morning,” Lacy said cheerily.
    She reminded Danica of Kaylie so much that it almost hurt. “Have you seen Kaylie?” she asked.
    Lacy shook her head. “No, she hasn’t been down yet. Do you think she’s okay? Should we check on her?”
    We . Lacy’s empathy only further endeared her to Danica. “She’s probably talking to my mom on the phone. I’m sure she’ll be down soon.” Like hell I am.
    They sat down at the table. Danica plastered a semi-fake smile on her face. “Dad, Madeline, did you sleep okay?”
    “Perfectly,” her father said.
    His voice stirred memories of when she was younger and they were still a family. Danica pushed the nostalgia away and turned to Madeline. “I really like that skirt. It suits you perfectly.” Madeline was only about five foot three, and while Danica remembered seeing the photographs of her as a younger, thinner woman, which Lacy had sent of the three of them from the years when her parents were still married, she now looked more like her age: early fifties, with a mildly thick middle and gentle lines around her eyes. Danica silently thanked God that Madeline wasn’t a trophy wife. That would have made the whole situation much more difficult. Kaylie would find competition with two women instead of just one.
    “Thank you. How’s your sister? I was so worried about her last night. We’re a lot for her to digest.”
    The pain in her voice was palpable, and Danica rode the fine line of not wanting to say anything that might make Kaylie look immature. “She’s okay. I’m sure she’ll be down soon.”
    “I’ll get us some breakfast. Can I bring anyone anything?” Blake offered.
    “I’ll come with you.” Her father stood, patting Madeline’s shoulder on his way.
    Danica watched them walk away and suddenly felt like there was a little more breathing room at the table. “I’m sorry about Kaylie. This is all very difficult for her.”
    “We know,” Lacy said with a tentative smile. “I wish we could have at least gotten to know her before today, with phone calls and emails, maybe even passing a few old photos through the mail, like we did with you. She seems like she’d be nice, from what you’ve told me.”
     “Danica, I appreciate how kind you have been to Lacy, and I know this is hard for you, seeing me and your father together—”
    “It’s fine, really,” Danica said, cutting Madeline off midsentence. She swatted the air like it was no big deal, even though her stomach clenched so tightly she thought she might be sick.
    “No, it’s not okay, and it’s not my place to discuss that whole thing with you. That’s your father’s place. You deserve to know what happened all those years ago, and I’m sure he will find the time to tell you, but for now, between us women, I just wanted to thank you for your kindness toward Lacy.”
    Danica took a drink of water, hoping it would settle the twisting in her gut. “I really like Lacy,” she said honestly. “But I also love Kaylie, and I think we have a rough road ahead of us. I’m not sure if this was a good or a bad idea.” She watched Madeline’s smile fade and felt even worse for being honest. “I don’t mean not a good idea for you to be here. I mean talking about Kaylie. I can’t talk about Kaylie without her here. She’s a really great person, and I know you’ll love her once you get to know her.” Why was she selling Kaylie to them? Kaylie get down here!
    Blake and her father returned with plates of food, and the smell turned her stomach.
    “I have to...I need to go to the