Table for Three

Valerie's body stiffened.

Declan didn't let go of her. He just hugged her tighter, gently held the back of her head with his palm, and pressed her head against his chest.

Lily, who was eating silently, looked up in confusion. Her crystal blue eyes were wide open, full of curiosity.

She asked, "Dad, Mom, what are you doing?"

Lily's voice made Valerie instinctively push Declan away. She was a little