Chapter 459

• Ellen was next and then Dawn who was practically devouring him with her eyes. Then he was alone in the foyer and all of the other kids were gone. Daphne walked out from the back room and grinned at Ben. She came forward and gave him a warm hug.
• "How goes the daycare business?" he asked.
• "It's a dream come true! The kids are wonderful! We haven't had any real problem cases and they all seem to get along. Christopher is amazing at defusing tantrums. He has such a positive effect on the others. Working with my daughters is wonderful! I don't know what you did and I don't really want to know but they are changed women. Calm, responsible, and really great with the children. I couldn't ask for more."