“I was trying to find Darnell and was wondering if you knew where he was?”
She gave a rude snort. “Probably with some chick.” Her youngest brother had a reputation of being a heartbreaker. She wasn’t sure if he’d ever settle down despite several attempts at fixing him up. “Have you tried Scott?”
“He wasn’t home when I called.” She didn’t miss the frustration in his voice.
“Daddy, what’s wrong?”
There was a slight hesitation. “This may sound crazy but I just ran into a woman at the store with a little boy who was the spitting image of Darnell.”
“What?” she gasped.
“It’s true!” she heard Jennifer yelling into the phone.
“How… what…” Sheyna took a deep breath and started again. “Is it one of his exes?” And if so, which one? There had been so many, she gave up trying to keep up years ago.
“She denies even knowing him, but a father knows his genes and that boy is my grandson. I’d bet my entire pension check on it.”
“Wow! You are serious.” Sheyna racked her brain trying to remember if there was anyone who stood out. “How old’s the little boy? Do you know the woman’s name?”
“The little boy… his name is Chance, looks to be around four and his mother is Liberty Roth.”
“Liberty Roth,” she mumbled repeatedly under her breath hoping that it sounded familiar, but it didn’t ring a bell. “The name doesn’t sound familiar.”
“That boy has a lot of explaining to do. You know how I feel about my sons taking care of their responsibilities,” he said, and there was no mistaking the disappointment.
“Daddy, I’m sure Darnell has a good explanation. In fact, maybe he doesn’t even know he has a child.” Until I found out otherwise, I was going to try and give him the benefit of a doubt.
“I sure hope so. Well, if you get in touch with your brother have him call me.”
“I will Daddy. I’ll call you tomorrow.”
Sheyna ended the call, her brain racing with possibilities. Was it possible? She had a nephew to spoil. Jace had several nieces and nephews that he adored, but this little boy was possibly a Simmons. And that made it worth finding out.
Other Books by Angie Daniels
DAFINA/KENSINGTON PUBLISHING
When It Rains
Love Uncovered
When I First Saw You
In the Company of My Sistahs
Trouble Loves Company
Careful of the Company You Keep
Feinin’ (Big Spankable Asses Anthology)
GENESIS PRESS
Intimate Intentions
Hart & Soul
Time is of the Essence
A Will to Love
HARLEQUIN/KIMANI ROMANCE
Endless Enchantment
Destiny In Disguise
The Second Time Around
The Playboy’s Proposition
The Player’s Proposal
For You I Do
Before I Let You Go
CARAMEL KISSES PUBLISHING
In Her Neighbor’s Bed
Tease
Show Me
Any ManWill Do
Coming for My Baby
Strutting in Red Stilettos
Running to Love in Pink Stilettos
Say My Name
Every Second Counts
A Beau for Christmas
Do Me Baby
Naughty Before Christmas
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Angie Daniels has released over two dozen novels. She has won numerous awards including a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for When it Rains, and an Emma Award for Favorite Erotic Romance, for A Delight Before Christmas. She began her road to publication in 2001 when she was offered a four-book deal with Genesis Press. In 2002 she signed with BET/Arabesque which was purchased by Harlequin/Kimani Romance in 2005. Angie joined Kensington Publishing in 2003. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia College. For more information about upcoming releases, and to connect with Angie on facebook, please visit her website at www.angiedaniels.com.
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