There’s nothing too crazy recently. The fuss died down a lot after Josh put out a statement acknowledging Amelia as his daughter and disavowing the article about me.

But there is the odd thing that piques my interest.

Like the tweet with a photo of Josh and me. I’ve seen it before. It was taken the first week Amelia started school here. They don’t show her or the school, but I had a hard time saying goodbye to her that first day, and Josh has me in his arms.

I know I shouldn’t click.

The tweet reads: Ugh! Why is he with her? When will he be allowed to be with his real girlfriend?

His real girlfriend?

I click and click, falling down a well I shouldn’t be falling down. It doesn’t hurt. In fact, I think it’s almost funny knowing what I know, but there are people who think Josh and Gabby are secretly married. Some think they have a child.

I wonder if Gabby knows about this. I’m sure she’d find it as amusing as I do.

A loud thud comes from behind me, and my heart races.

I turn to find Mrs Becker, a sheepish look on her face, quietly closing a cupboard door.

“Oh, sorry, Delaney. I didn’t mean to disturb you.”

I shake my head. “You didn’t.” Licking my lips, I stand. “Mrs Becker …”

She smiles. “If you’re worried about Josh talking to me about the kitchen, it’s fine, love. I knew this day would come, and I’m glad that it’s you.”

I stare at her.

“Josh hired me four years ago, but I always told him that I’d leave when the time was right. My daughter’s just had her fourth baby, and I think it’s time.”

For a moment, I don’t know what to say. “You’re leaving?”

She nods. “I’ll talk to Josh tonight, but that’s my plan. He’s found the right one for him, and I’m so happy for the two of you.”

I swallow hard. “Thank you.”

“He was never one to bring girls home. Now you’re here and he’s happier than I’ve ever seen him. It does my heart good.”

I smile.

“That little girl of yours is so precious. I’m glad I was here to meet the two of you.”

“Me too.” And I do mean it. Apart from the whole kitchen incident, I’ve seen what she does for Josh. If she’s leaving, I’ll need to learn some things from her.

“I’ll give you all the details of who I get in to do what. Whether you get someone else in or you take it over, you’ll need them.”

All I can do is thank her again, and she gives me such a warm smile that I know she’s okay.

And I will be too.

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