Chapter 145

Room service brought the meal Fred had ordered for himself and Sharon. The girls eyed the spread and asked, "What about us?"

Fred chuckled, "Junk food for you!"

The girls cheered in excitement.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, and all four of them dashed toward it.

"Freeze," Fred commanded.

They halted and turned to see Fred gesturing back toward the living room.

"Your mother's my guest, and I'll let her in. You four behave," Fred reminded them firmly.

He couldn't quite understand why he felt nervous as he made his way to the front door, but he did. Opening it, he found himself staring into the deepest green eyes he'd ever seen. His mouth remained shut until Sharon questioned if she had the right room.

"Sharon, forgive my manners. You're absolutely stunning. Please, come in," Fred finally managed to say.

Sharon's husband hadn't uttered a