A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 10
Sophie, meanwhile, asked about Mara approximately 47 times by Wednesday. Her questions ranging from, “Does she like space?” to, “What if she thinks I’m weird?” to the…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 11
“They’re the ones that go really high, and Daddy gets nervous, but I’m careful.” “I’d love to see them lead the way.” Sophie grabbed Mara’s hand with…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 12
For the first time since Christmas night, Ethan felt something loosen in his chest. Not quite hope, but close. The possibility that maybe this strange arrangement might…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 13
“I didn’t think you’d make it. You said you had meetings.” I did have meetings. I left early. Mara hugged Sophie back, her gaze still fixed on…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 14
Not someone you’re seeing. Just Mara. Yourself. What? You defended me as myself. Not as a replacement. Not as a placeholder. As a person who matters. She…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 15
Mara sat in the bleachers beside Sophie, explaining batting averages and statistics with the same enthusiasm she brought to Space Facts. I was wrong to doubt this…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 16
“I don’t think that’s a good idea,” Ethan said carefully. “Please, just for a minute. I won’t make a scene.” Amanda glanced at Mara. I owe you…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 17
“School tomorrow.” The drive back was quieter, Sophie fighting sleep in the back seat. By the time they pulled into Ethan’s driveway, she was fully asleep, her…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 18
” He kissed the top of her head, hugged Mara briefly, and forced himself out the door before his anxiety could sabotage the entire trip. The first…
A Single Dad Was Rejected on a Christmas Blind Date — Then a Stranger Asked, “Be My Husband” – Part 19
His phone stayed silent through the evening, through Sophie waking up for water and reassurance. Through the long night of lying awake, replaying every moment of the…