A Chance In Time (10 page)

“
We need to get them some
better things to wear,” he told Penelope. “Then we can head
out.”

“
Thank you,
Cole.”

He leaned forward and
kissed her cheek.

The boy scrunched his nose
in disgust.

“
Tell him that he better
get used to it because there’s going to be nothing but hugs and
kisses in our family.”

Penelope laughed and talked
to the boy.

The boy shook his head but
gave a slight smile as the girl looked up at Penelope and Cole and
also smiled.

Everything would be
alright. Satisfied, Cole made arrangements to make the adoption
official.