Unsheathed Heir

Chapter 135

“We thought we’d wait on a family,” he said. “Three years at least, till I’ve settled in as a Benedict.”

“And will that be a large family, or will you keep it small?”

“Small,” they said, just as Nathan blurted out, “Large.” They exchanged surprised glances, and Sidney burst out laughing.

“We’d settled on three,” Nathan added, “I guess Valentine thinks that’s a lot or you're not settling down with her?”

Brandon laughed a little awkwardly. “To an only child, it is.”

“I was one of seven,” said Mrs Blaze. “You can’t handle three?”

“Of course, I can.” Nathan scowled. Had he blown the ruse already? She was watching him narrowly, deep frown lines carving a map across his brow.

"Well I can't say much, I love children but I can't remember when last." Sidney threw daggers at Pamela.

“Oh, what smells delicious?” Sidney craned to look as the dinner cart rolled in trying to court her attention. “I wish I had two stomachs, so I could fit a bite of everything.” She almost rubbed her shoulder with he