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?”

for

Theodore couldn’t immediately recall

dawned he had seen the Flemings on New Year’s Day. The little girl holding Trevor’s hand back then

in shock. “Your husband is

Celeste nodded.

he was at a loss

mentioned being married, he had wondered why someone as exceptional as her would settle down

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could truly measure up

it

background, status, and capabilities, he was probably the only real

thoughts wandered, he recalled the distant look in Celeste’s eyes when she first mentioned

had seen the Flemings, yet she had

cracks between her

sit and took out two gift boxes,

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

option, she accepted.

Celeste prompted, “Say thank

well–mannered, beamed up at Theodore. “Thank

“You’re welcome.”

“She’s definitely got

“She does.”

you, with parents like you two, she’s going to turn

gaze, offering only a

stubborn son finally made

shook her head, smiling. “If anything,

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

“He’s had it way too easy. A little lesson in humility will do him some good. Honestly, I’m kind of

their conversation drifted

Celeste and Theodore continued chatting for over an hour before finally

next few days at home, poring over

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