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another?” I asked.
    Addy and Mason rubbed their sleepy eyes and yawned. Their yawns were contagious. “Okay,” Addy murmured softly, her eyes closing.
    Mason’s eyes were droopy. He was fighting sleep.
    “Let’s see…” I began. When it seemed as though they were asleep, I picked up the phone to call Mom and then Rachel. I thought about calling Ellen, my mother-in-law, but looking at the time, I was sure she was asleep. We were going to see them tomorrow night at Addy’s school Christmas performance anyway. Since Addy and Connor went to the same school, it would be easier for their grandparents. Having to choose which grandchild’s performance to watch would have been terrible. How could they choose?
    Matthew would be home soon. I should probably take the kids to their own beds, but I was so tired that I didn’t want to move. Thinking I would do it in a few minutes, I closed my eyes. Not a good idea.
     

    Matthew
     
    It was past midnight when I got home. Max and I had had our meeting with Thomas, followed by our meeting to discuss an action plan for the upcoming year. Part of that involved looking at resumes of potential managers—pinpointing people who could handle some of our responsibilities to free us up to leave the office at a decent time. God, I missed my family.
    When I got home, Becca and the kids were asleep. My heart melted at the sight of them cuddled in our bed. Becca’s right hand was still holding a Christmas book. I carefully removed the book so I wouldn’t disturb her and pulled the blanket up higher. The heater kept the house warm, but the temperature automatically lowered a little during the night. Mom’s words stuck with me, reminding me it wasn’t good to sleep with the heater on all night.
    After I washed up, I checked my email and messages on my phone. Becca had texted me to remind me about Addy’s Christmas show tomorrow. Shit! My own wife and I didn’t have the time to talk to each other on the phone because of my work schedule. This is not the family life I wanted for us. It reminded me of my parents’ schedules. I loved them dearly, but when they had just started their business, things were so hectic that they hardly had any time for us. A part of me had resented them when I was growing up, but the other half of me understood. Our company had done well since Max and I had taken over the family business, but we had to make it work for us.
    I lightly smacked my head. I had forgotten about Addy’s show. Realizing how much Victor Cummings had been consuming my thoughts, I wanted to kick his ass. If I had it my way, I would beat the crap out of him. Not only was he giving me a headache, he was taking my time away from the family. I was going to bring him down. He had not met Matthew the family man.
    After I washed up, instead of taking the kids to their own beds, I decided to sleep in the guest bedroom. Checking my notes on my cell, I remembered that I hadn’t called Mom back yet. I was sure everything was fine. I made a mental note to call her first thing in the morning.

Chapter 7

    Jenna
     
    “Connor, eat your breakfast. We need to hurry or you’re going to be late,” I said sternly. Connor was frowning. Something was bothering him. I shifted my attention to the nanny. “Carry, can you make sure to have Cassie dressed and ready for tonight? We need to leave by five. Also, I need you to pick up Connor and Christopher.”
    “Will do, Jenna,” Carry said, picking up the mess Cassie had dropped from her high chair.
    “Mommy, Mommy, Mommy.” Cassie laughed, banging her spoon on the tray.
    “Cassie. Mommy has to go. I’ll be back soon. Be a good girl.” I kissed her cheek and turned to Connor, but Cassie started to sob. “No, Mommy,” she whined.
    I sighed and turned back to Connor. “Come on, sweetheart. What’s taking you so long?”
    “Mommy.” Cassie raised her hands, demanding to be picked up. I had to ignore her to talk to Connor.
    With his elbow on the table,