Blessing

“Henri,” I whispered, swallowing. “This is a really big step.” “But it’s a good step. You could move in with me and my father. And after the Guardians win the war, you could stop working and stay home so we could start a family. You would be such an incredible mother.”
― Penn Cole, Spark of the Everflame

“She asked you to leave with her?” Teller asked. “No—the opposite. She was going to leave without saying anything, but at the last minute, she decided she couldn’t go without telling me goodbye.” He laughed, soft and sad. “Your sweet, selfless mother... she wanted me to have closure so I could move on without her. And something in me clicked. I took one look at the two of you, and I realized there was no sacrifice I wouldn’t make to keep you both in my life.”
― Penn Cole, Spark of the Everflame

“I hate it when Mommy and Daddy fight.” Lia sidled up beside me. “Do you think they’re going to get a divorce?”
― Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Bad Blood

“Watching Nonna putting Michael handily in his place, Judd smiled slightly. “Your grandmother,” he said. “She’s single?”
― Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Bad Blood