Chapter 30

Hazel giggled but then focused on her lunch, separating her broccoli from her chicken and mashed potatoes. The little girl didn't give any attention to what the adults were talking about.

"We'll be there, I'll call mom to set a place for the additional two person." Gage put his hand on Bree making her nod when in actuality she was reluctant to do so. She was not sure of the commitment that he set out for her. He had already broken down her walls, Bree could only imagine how much damage Gage was going to inflict when it all falls apart.

"Yeah? Cool, at least you'll get the heat off of my back this weekend." Marvin paused to chew the chicken stir fry dish then hummed in appreciation, telling Bree the food tasted very good.

"Thanks," Bree replied with a small smile then helped Hazel with slicing her chicken before continuing to eat her lunch. She didn't want to get involved in the conversation, Bree felt too much too soon. She didn't want to say the wrong things and embarras