Chapter 84. She’s Going to Come Around

Ava’s POV

The cinnamon and butter that Sophie and I cooked for hours sat on top of the table, filling the air with apple crumble perfume. I laid out the plates on the table when Max and Mason arrived.

Mason gave me a tight smile and helped me set the table while Max went to sit next to Sophie.

“Do you think it’s a good idea to tell her now? I’m scared she might not take it well.”

“Trust me, she’ll be fine.”

Sophie climbed on Max’s lap and grinned at him. “Today, I painted a princess and a knight!”

Max grinned back at her. “That’s awesome. You can show me later after dinner.” he carried her to the dining table.

We ate dinner, talking about the plans to move Ava’s style to our new building. We were arguing over dessert when Mason interrupted with a cough. “Hey, Soph? Do you remember when you were in the hospital and you asked for your daddy?”

Sophie’s head swiveled away from her plate and she placed the fork filled with cake in he