I gave birth 5 weeks ago to a baby with blonde hair and blue eyes

straight at Barbara. “I think it’s important we understand each other. I want you to be part of Isla’s life. She’s your granddaughter. But I need to be respected as her mother and Rowan’s partner. We can’t move forward if you still have doubts about me.”

Her face paled slightly, but to her credit, she squared her shoulders and faced me. “I don’t have continue reading …