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

Theodore couldn’t immediately recall where he had

the Flemings on

shock.

Celeste nodded.

at a

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

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all, few could truly

it was

and capabilities, he was probably the only real match for her in

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

seen the Flemings, yet she had been

cracks between

took out two gift boxes, handling

However, Theodore’s tone was kind as he said, “It’s just a small

she accepted. “Thank you, Mr.

Jordyn, Celeste prompted,

and well–mannered, beamed up

“You’re welcome.”

“She’s definitely got more of Trevor’s

“She does.”

you, with parents like you

lowered her gaze, offering only a faint smile

“So, has my stubborn son finally made

her head, smiling. “If anything,

Theodore laughed outright. “Good.”

he added, “He’s had it way too easy. A little lesson in

conversation drifted to other

was over, Celeste and Theodore continued chatting

and dinner behind her, Celeste spent the next few days at home, poring over the research materials Zachary had sent

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