For Mike’s Sake

“I don’t care why you came back.”  Maggie’s eyes flashed angrily as she added, “You’re the father of my son—but that’s all.  I divorced you five years ago because I wanted you out of my life.  I don’t want you now!”  It was a lie.  The divorce hadn’t stopped Maggie from loving Wade.  Only pride kept her from admitting it.  And pride made her contain her curiosity about Wade’s return.  He’d said he merely wanted to visit their son, Mike.  But Maggie secretly feared there was something more…

“Our fight always ended this way…” The husky note of desire in Wade’s voice made Maggie suddenly forget all their angry words.  She was swept back into the past, before the divorce, when loving Wade had been as natural as disagreeing with him.  When he took her into his arms and kissed her, she was filled with happiness—and hope.  Perhaps they could start again.  Perhaps Wade wanted a reconciliation!  He released her abruptly.  “Old habits die hard, don’t they?” he mused, his gaze lingering on her face.  “But now that we’ve stopped arguing, I’ll tell you what I really came to say.”  Wade paused, a muscle twitching along his jaw.  “Congratulations are in order, Maggie.  I’m getting married again.”