Chapter Eighty Eight

TESSA

The tiny giggles filled the living room as Ivy twirled in front of me, her favorite pink tutu flaring out around her. Her curls bounced with every step, and her cheeks were flushed with excitement. She had been unusually chatty all afternoon, practically bursting with something she wanted to share.

Oh, there's your daddy," I said, my voice playful and teasing as I spotted Vaughn walking into