Chapter 480

Emma shook her head, but the others followed Chloe out of the room leaving Emma with Caitlyn and Abby. Great. She had been relegated to the equivalent of the kids’ table. Well, at least they hadn’t thrown her out. “Do you think a baby brother would do more?” Abby asked her eyes on the baby. “Babies don’t do much until they’re older,” Emma said. “So what’s the point of them then?” Abby asked, crossing her arms in a huff. “I don’t think I want one now. Freddie’s more fun.” “Freddie?” “She’s my dog.” Emma nodded sagely. “Dogs are way more fun than babies,” she said. “Here, let me take her so you can get a drink,” Lisa said, reaching for the baby. Emma gave her up reluctantly. At least while she was holding the baby no one was going to throw a punch at her. These women might all look refined and the house was a mansion out of Jane Austin books, but she had seen the look in Cassie’s eyes and she wouldn’t put it past her to protect Jake with more than just a cold shoulder. “Come on,” Lisa sa