Chapter 24
Peter sat on the rug with his legs crossed, Isle in a bundle beside him, and together they listened to Kate's soothing voice mingle with the sound of the light rainfall outside.
Ivy came into the room, humming softly.
"Is she asleep?"
"Not quite. I think she's sorta wired. She's had a tough day. You too."
"You three," Ivy said.
Peter stood up. "Thanks for letting her stay here tonight. I'll bring her over tomorrow afternoon, if that's okay."
"Sure," Ivy said. "A deal's a deal."
"Thanks."
Peter had offered to marry Ivy, but she had declined. In their out of court settlement, Peter had agreed to child-support payments, and Ivy had granted him visitation rights.