Chapter 58

• Chapter fifty eight:
• As Travis watches little Joyce, she’s completely absorbed in her new toys and presents, her bright eyes sparkling with excitement. Her soft brown curls bounce around her face as she moves from one gift to the next. Even at three and a half, she has quite the personality—and strong opinions about what she likes and dislikes. When she comes across the building blocks, her adorable face scrunches up into a frown, and she lets out a sigh. "I already have lots of these, Dad," she says, her little hands on her hips. "I'm a big girl now!" Travis chuckles, amused by her assertiveness and maturity.
• Just then, Courtney emerges from the bedroom, now dressed in comfortable, casual clothes. Travis can't help but smile at her, but she merely looks at him with a neutral expression, which is typical of her. After all, she's the kind of woman who only smiles when she wants to—and no one can change that. Even after the fun they had earlier in the day, her moods can shift like the wind, and it seems like this is one of those moments. As Travis watches her, he wonders what might be going through her mind.