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“No, but seriously,” Riley started. “Have you and
Maddox had any time alone together since you gave birth
to Iris? I keep telling you to drop the kids over at my place.
I’ll babysit!”
“I can help too,” Aurora said, taking a bite of her
chicken sandwich.
I chewed on my fries, shrugging, but deep inside, the
feeling of helplessness clawed at my chest. “I can’t
remember the last time Maddox and I went on a date.”
“You need some time with your husband, alone… to
recuperate.” Riley’s eyes met mine. She understood me
best. “You look like you’re at the end of your rope and
barely hanging on, babe.”
“I can’t imagine handling twins, let alone five kids.
You’re Superwoman, Lila. But even Superwoman needs
some time off,” Charlotte added.
I didn’t know how to respond, because I didn’t know
how to take a break. The last thing on my mind was
vacation or going on a date with Maddox when my
daughter couldn’t even stand me holding her.
I took a bite of my burger, stuffing my face with food
instead of answering, or worse, breaking down in front of
the girls. Riley squinted at me, giving me a knowing look,
but she wisely turned the conversation away from me.
“How’s your boyfriend?”
Charlotte rolled her eyes. “We’re not on speaking terms
right now.”
“You guys were not on speaking terms last week either,”
Aurora noted.
“That’s because asshole number two came between us.”
“I don’t understand how you agreed on this
arrangement,” Riley said, although there was no judgment
in her tone. Just mild curiosity. “How can you share your
man with another one? I can’t imagine doing that.”
“That’s because Brody shares me too.”