Chapter 1960

“Stella, I’ve saved a lot of money. Can I take you out to play tomorrow? No Uncle Keegan this time,” Coco said via voice message.

Stella paused for a moment, then grinned. “Sure, but I’ve got something going on during the day. Can we meet up in the evening?”

Coco, who hadn’t slept yet, texted almost instantly, [Okay!]

Perhaps feeling she was too forward, she took a while to type another message, [Stella, why are you not asleep yet?]

[Just waiting for your Uncle Keegan,] Stella replied.

[Is he working overtime again?] Coco questioned.

[Sort of.]

Coco then sent another voice message saying, “You’re a nice person, Stella.”

Stella was confused.

I’ve met you, I think you’re better than he described. Chatting with you is great. You’re good at comforting me. And

these days throw compliments around like nothing?’

a question to ask Coco, so she

“Tomorrow.”

response left Stella

any day for my birthday. If I wanna

rubbed her temples and said, “Sweetie, I’m asking about the

the same as

a birthday with Keegan?” Stella was caught off

the end of this month,

told you about your mom

my dad’s the chief. He

lean and darker side, but calling her a burnt matchstick was a little harsh.

and stayed silent, her nose letting out sporadic bursts of

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