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.

Now that I’ve met you, I think you’re better than he described. Chatting with you is great. You’re good at comforting me. And you’re nice because you wait for Uncle Keegan. Everything about you

kids these days

so

“Tomorrow.”

response left Stella stunned.

I can pick any day for my birthday. If I wanna celebrate it tomorrow while

said, “Sweetie, I’m asking about the birthday on your

the same as Uncle

Keegan?”

this month, not in September. Was my

Uncle Keegan ever told you about your mom and

me my mom’s a housewife, and my dad’s the chief. He

and darker side, but calling her a burnt matchstick was a little harsh. ‘I can’t believe he

her lip and stayed silent, her nose letting

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