“Anderson is the only link I have to my mother. She never gave me my father’s last name, which is why I didn’t know who he was until my uncle contacted him after the . . . incident.”

“You really are her.” Jason sat back in his chair and stared at her.

Sarah eyed him. “How do you know me?”

“I drew up the contract for you to revamp Griffin Worldwide Financial’s security systems. I represent them.” Jason smiled, then looked at Luke. “You’re dating the most-sought-after systems security programmer in all of Silicon Valley. And those video games you love, the one’s from Andy’s Antics,” Jason added. “She’s the sole owner and head software developer for that company, too.”

Luke’s eyes went wide. “Seriously? No wonder Jack and Nick kick a—my butt at those.”

She appreciated Luke filtering his comment in front of the boys. “I kind of thought it was funny that the only fantasy games you have are mine.”

“Because they’re the best.” Luke’s praise sent another warm wave of love through her. “I can’t believe you didn’t say anything.”

“She doesn’t like the spotlight,” Jason interjected.

“My work speaks for itself.”

“Yes, it does.” Jason saluted her with his glass.

Luke reached over and squeezed her hand. “But you can’t keep working day and night the way you do.”

Lila leaned in to Sarah’s side. “Luke’s worried about you.”

Sarah glanced over and saw it plain in his eyes.

“When the men in this family love, they love deep.” Lila’s words hit her heart hard.

She brushed her hand up Luke’s forearm, leaned in, and looked him right in the eye. “I swear, now that the Knox Project is nearly done, I will take better care of myself.”

“And?” He held her gaze.

“I’ll let you take care of me.”

Luke closed the distance between them, his face inches from hers. “That’s all I want to do.” He sealed that promise with a soft, tame kiss because of their audience, but when he pulled back, she imagined the heat he’d unleash on her later. And she couldn’t wait.

Luke’s dad, James, studied her for a moment. “It’s impressive what you’ve built in such a short time. And with two energetic boys. I don’t know how you do it all.”

“She doesn’t sleep, that’s how,” Luke said irritably.

Sarah squeezed Luke’s arm to let him know she got the message. “It’s not easy. But I love being a mom and my work. I just need to find a better balance, because no, you can’t have it all. At least, not all at once.”

Michelle set her fork on her empty plate. “I wish I could find a work-at-home job. I quit to be home with Emma, but I sometimes wish I had a project or two to break up the monotony of being a stay-at-home mom and use my creativity and have a sense of accomplishment.”

Sarah understood Michelle’s dilemma. “I’m sure a lot of moms feel that way. What do you do?”