Zach, who she hadn’t realized was missing, chose that moment to stroll into the room. With his leather jacket hanging from one finger, and wearing sunglasses, he glanced around the room. “Morning, family.”
“How about we grill Zach about why he’s late?” Jade suggested.
“How about not?” Asher shot her a serious look that told her they weren’t finished with this discussion.
“What’d I miss?” he asked, pulling out an empty chair beside Asher and taking a seat.
“Nothing,” everyone said at the same time, including Jade.
“Sorry we took so long.” Mellie, Aurora’s pseudo-mom, walked in, holding Leah’s hand. “Someone splashed water all over her shirt, then stood in front of the hand dryer for way too long.”
The adorable six-year-old grinned. “But I’m dry now!”
“Yes, you are,” Jade said, grinning. “Come sit with Aunt Jade for a few minutes and tell me what’s going on with you.” Jade enjoyed Leah’s chatter, but she couldn’t deny she also wanted to distract her siblings from talking about her love life.
Leah rushed over and pulled an extra chair closer to Jade. “I have a boyfriend!” she said loudly.
And that took the focus off Jade for the rest of the meal.