Chapter 700

Yarrick knew what Grace was thinking and worrying about, so he quickly collected his own emotions. "Yeah, it's not a big deal anyway. Forget it." After talking it through with her son, most of Grace's gloom dissipated. She felt much better now that she had let out the things she had been keeping bottled up. "I've been watching TV for quite a while. I'll rest for a bit. About what we just talked about, maybe don't tell Hailey..." Yarrick said, "Okay, Mom. Get some rest." As they spoke, Yarrick helped Grace to her feet and walked her to her bedroom. After settling her in, Yarrick came back out. Hailey happened to finish her shower just then and stepped out. "Has your mom called it a night?" "Yeah, she just went to lie down." As he spoke, Yarrick stepped forward and wrapped his arms around the sweet-smelling Hailey. Her yoga outfit had been replaced with a silky nightgown. They were each alluring in their own way. "Come here, darling…" Hailey gently patted Yarrick's back, and