Chapter 277

Visiting the Old Parker

Matthew placed his right hand on Ethan’s shoulder and used his left to point at everyone who’d joined them on their walk. “My family is here,” he said, “You and Kylie are here, along with Ethan, Dinah, and Nate. The fact that we aren’t scrapping in the streets is, in and of itself, a minor miracle...”

“This still-mate may not last beyond today,” Ethan agreed, “but it is a good start.”

Matthew touched Khloe’s stomach while he contemplated what Ethan had said. Ethan wasn’t one to be so touchy, and at their display, he frowned and said, “The way that you’re touching Khloe’s belly, a stranger might assume that you are the father...”

Matthew’s face became gloomy. He rubbed his lips hard and found himself searching for words that just weren’t there. Khloe, too looked guilty, though she was not. The implication itself was enough to make her feel uncomfortable. Her face turned red as she looked to Matthew for direction. Minute by minute, as th