Daddy, its Christmas

Seven years ago, I had a steamy fling with a gorgeous med student.

Three weeks of pure bliss.

He set my heart on fire.

I thought we had something real.

Then he vanished without a trace.

Now hes back in my small town.

Walking into my parents inn like he owns the place.

Looking even more delicious than I remember.

And he needs a fake girlfriend.

God, what was I thinking saying yes?

Now were playing couple at charity events.

Getting snowed in at my bakery.

Making out like teenagers under the mistletoe.

Creating memories that feel dangerously real.

His touch still sets me ablaze.

His kisses still make me weak.

But Ive got a secret bigger than Santas gift list

Our six-year-old daughter.

The same daughter who just called him Daddy at the Christmas festival.

In front of everyone.

The same daughter I never told him about.

Now hes storming out into the snow.

Leaving me and our daughter behind.

Again.

Will this Christmas miracle end in heartbreak?

Or will Santa finally deliver the family weve always dreamed of?

Sometimes the best presents come wrapped in secrets

And second chances come with a price.