A Talk Between Men

[Rosalie’s POV]

“I got it.” I sigh, knowing there is no arguing with Gil. “I’ll tell him.”

After that, Gil doesn’t say anymore; he just heads out of the meeting room, leaving me alone to finish cleaning up. Once I finish, I head back to my office, where I attempt to get some work done, but by the end of the day, I feel like I’ve piled up more than I did when it started.

Sighing, I get up and head out while my stomach churns with nerves over Diego and Gil's meeting.

“It’s going to be okay.”

I tell myself this again and again during the ride home and as I head up the elevator to where Diego and everyone else are waiting. When I reach the door, it bursts open, and Geo rushes toward me.

“Welcome home, mommy!” He announces, immediately erasing all my anxiety. “Did you have a good day?”

Opening my mouth, I prepare to respond, but stop as Landon peeks from behind Geo shyly.

“W-welcome home.” He says, and I’m certain that he too wants to say, Mommy.

“I’m home.” I beam, kneeling down and openi