Chapter 195 – He will be a Good Father

Simone heads down to the third floor because Emmett was called out of his office to head to the boardroom for the chief editors meeting; much to his disappointment. She had just sat down at her desk and opened the file she was working on when Linda walked through the door, holding Jake in her arms. “’Tee Moan” Jake yells, pushing himself out of his mother’s arms to run to Simone, who picks the little boy up to sit on her lap.

“Linda; this is a nice surprise” Simone says, turning to look at the dark-haired lady. “I’m assuming you are here to talk to Bart?”

Linda blushes slightly; “Umm… Did he tell you what happened?” she questions in a small whisper. She hadn’t thought Bartholomew would tell anyone what had happened. She was feeling anxious about coming and now she knows he was telling people; she wishes she didn’t.

“He did” Simone says, readjusting Jake on her lap; trying to ease Linda’s embarrassment. “Did he call you like I suggested? He was torn because you are his best friend’s wi