Chapter 81

The kite flew successfully up into the sky, and Celeste and Shanice smiled brightly.

While watching Celeste’s smile, Beck’s gaze darkened slightly.

Noticing his gaze, Celeste asked, puzzled, “What’s wrong?

“Nothing,” he replied simply.

Celeste didn’t press further and led Shanice a little farther away. Beck stayed nearby, keeping his promise not to intrude.

When they got tired of flying the kite, Celeste and Shanice either moved to the lakeside to fish or crouched by a vendor’s small pond, studying the little fish swimming inside before trying to catch them with small nets.

Soon, it was midday.

Beck hadn’t prepared any food since he only intended to take Shanice out for a stroll. As lunchtime approached, he saw Shanice getting hungry, so he suggested eating at a small nearby restaurant.

Having spent a relaxing couple of hours, Celeste felt much better than earlier and didn’t refuse his suggestion.

During the meal, Celeste mostly chatted with Shanice.

Seeing how well they got along, Beck didn’t try to join their conversation, content with silently moving their favorite dishes closer to them.

engrossed in her conversation with Shanice, didn’t notice his

later,

the caller ID, he said to Celeste,

“Alright,” Celeste replie

replied.

was from

a bit farther away, Beck answered, “What’s

you eaten? A friend of mine just sent over some fresh seafood. Why don’t you come over and have some? Trevor

and Shanice nearby, then replied calmly, “I’ve already

have confirmed they’ll come. Why don’t you bring your little niece along? We haven’t had

“She’s shy and doesn’t do well with crowds. She might feel uncomfortable on the yacht.” “No worries. Jo will be there too. They’re about the same age,

Shanice spent more time together,

thoroughly tired, they stopped to rest

day’s exertion, decided to head home.

Chapter 11

car disappear into the distance before leaving

didn’t see Celeste, she frowned

home,”

Shanice’s disappointment

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