Chapter 56

The family was just finishing the videos when Paula asked Steve to help her serve dessert to everyone in the living room. Once she had him away from the others, she quickly let him know the actual reason she wanted him alone with her.

“Steve, I’ve watched the girls of mine when they’re near you and I have a serious favor to ask of you. Please promise me that you’ll try to never cause a rift between them. I’m afraid they’re all falling in love with you. I worry how that could affect how close they are to each other. I’ve always been proud of the girls and how they supported each other and protected each other. Please don’t give Gwen reason to resent Lisa or Kate.”

Steve was dumbfounded. He blushed as he sought the right words to respond to Paula’s request. “Mrs. Anderson, I’ve never tried to mislead the girls. Gwen is my girlfriend. I respect her. Kate and Lisa are absolutely beautiful, but Gwen is the daughter I want. I’ll never do anything to harm Gwen in any way. I can