After grabbing a bite and watching a movie, Celeste and Jordyn passed by an arcade. Jordyn’s eyes lit up–she hadn’t played games with Celeste in ages. Without hesitation, she pulled her inside.

Trips to the mall, movies, and arcades were nothing new for Jordyn, but getting to do them with Celeste again made it feel special. She was having the time of her life.

That evening, Celeste had dinner plans with Theodore.

As they left the arcade, she figured she’d drop Jordyn off at home before heading to the restaurant.

But Jordyn wasn’t ready to part ways. She tugged on Celeste’s hand and pouted. “Can’t I come with you?”

Celeste hesitated.

It was just a casual dinner with Theodore–nothing formal

Hence, bringing Jordyn along wouldn’t be a big deal.

With that in mind, Celeste called Theodore and asked if he was okay with her bringing a child.

Theodore chuckled as he replied, “Cel, just bring them along. I don’t mind.” Then, after a brief pause, he asked, Yours?”

“Yeah.”

Theodore was a little surprised when he heard that..

The last time they met, she had mentioned being married, but he hadn’t expected that someone who looked so young already had a child.

About 30 minutes later, Celeste arrived at the private lounge, holding Jordyn’s hand.

Theodore was already there. Seeing the little girl, he smiled “Cel, so this is your daughter? She looks just like your

Smiling, Celeste nodded.

“What’s her name?”

“Jordyn Fleming.”

“Fleming?”

stilled for a

looked familiar, but Theodore couldn’t immediately recall where he had seen her

confirmed it, realization dawned he had seen the Flemings on New Year’s Day. The little girl holding Trevor’s

shock. “Your

Celeste nodded.

was at

why someone as exceptional as

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few could truly measure up

if it was

background, status, and capabilities, he was probably the only real match for her in their social

his thoughts wandered, he recalled the distant look in Celeste’s eyes when

New Year’s Day–he had seen the Flemings, yet she had been nowhere

a strained relationship. The cracks between her and Trevor ran deeper

to sit and took out

was kind as he said, “It’s just a small tradition.

other option, she accepted. “Thank you,

Celeste prompted, “Say thank you,

bright and well–mannered, beamed up at Theodore.

“You’re welcome.”

studied her features. “She’s definitely got more of

“She does.”

takes after Trevor or you, with parents like you two, she’s going to

lowered her gaze, offering only a faint smile

stubborn son finally made peace

her head, smiling. “If anything, things

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

in

their conversation

Celeste and Theodore continued chatting for over an hour before

few days at home, poring over the research materials Zachary

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