Charlotte's POV

"She's really beautiful, and I think I already like her," Ryder said, followed by a chuckle from Alex.

"Did you tell her that?"

"Yeah, I told her I would let you know that you got me a beautiful mom."

"Oh, really? What was her reaction then?" Alex questioned, and silence fell in the room. I took a few steps closer to the room and eavesdropped on them through the slightly ajar door.

"Ummm, I really don't know, Daddy, but she seemed startled to see me. Her expression wasn't really nice, but I know she's nice," I heard him say, and after recalling how startled I was when I...