Chapter 59

He had been so lost in thoughts, it took him a while to feel Megan’s palm on his arm. He glanced at her and grinned apologetically. “What is it, sweetheart?”

“Daddy, why don’t I have a brother or a sister?”

He gaped. He knew Megan would ask him about that sooner or later, but he had not expected her to question him now. He remained silent for a minute or so, trying to think of a good way to explain it. “Megan, sweetheart, sometimes there are people who are not ready to be parents and they feel it is best to give their children away to people who will love and care for them.”

“Is that how you got me, Daddy?”

“Yes, sweetheart.”

“Why can’t you just go and look for more people to give their children to you?”

He was torn between amusement and exasperation. “It doesn’t work like that, Meg.”

“Okay.”

He waited patiently for her to process her thoughts.

“Daddy? Can Nathan and Holly stay with us forever and ever?”