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Chapter 23

Christiana’s POV.

The grocery store was buzzing with the usual weekend crowd, but I barely noticed. Ethan and Emma were busy picking out their favorite snacks while I wandered through the aisles, sorting through fruits and vegetables. The task had become a pleasant routine for us, one I actually enjoyed despite the fact that I could easily have had my servants handle it. There was something grounding about shopping with the kids, about being part of their small, everyday joys.

As I turned the corner of the dairy section, I nearly bumped into a familiar face. It was Daniel Brooks. He looked a bit better than the last time I saw him, his expression less guarded, though still carrying traces of his previous gruffiness. He had a bandage wrapped around his head, but he was standing upright, seeming more at ease.

“Daniel!” I exclaimed, genuinely surprised. “How’s your head feeling I hope you’re doing better.”

Daniel glanced at me, his brow furrowing slightly. “It’s getting better, thank you. Just a bit of a bump to the head. Nothing

serious

wide eyes, sensing the shift in the conversation. Ethan tugged at my sleeve. “Mom, who’s

the situation. “This is Mr. Daniel Brooks. He’s a friend of ours who had a little accident and needed help.

her head, curiosity etched across her

better now. And it’s nice of him to come and say hello

as he looked at

replied. “This is Emma and this

kids eyed Daniel with shyness and curiosity.

“Hello,

“Nice to meet you both. I’m Daniel Brooks.

sparkled “Thank you for

“It’s my pleasure. You both seem

“We help pick out snacks and sometimes even

widened as he glanced back at me. The way he looked at the kids, with that same genuine warmth, was strikingly familiar. It was as if he saw something special in them that resonated with him, the

with your shopping. It was nice

strange sense of relief. The encounter had been a pleasant surprise, and Daniel’s easy demeanor with the kids had been refreshing. I watched him disappear down the aisle, his smile

We were still shopping, picking out the essentials and a few treats for

in life

faced, these small moments with my children were