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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

eyes, sensing the shift in the

trying to simplify the situation. “This is Mr. Daniel Brooks. He’s a friend of ours

head, curiosity etched across her face. “Is he

now. And it’s nice of him

looked at the kids. “Are these

are.” I replied. “This is Emma and this

with shyness and curiosity. “Hi” Emma said, her voice

added. “Hello,

meet

you for coming to see

“It’s my pleasure. You both

pick out snacks

me. The way he looked at the kids, with that same genuine warmth, was strikingly familiar. It was as

you continue with your shopping.

away, I felt a 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 lingering in my

out the essentials and a few treats for the week. The mundane task felt oddly comforting, a reminder

in life

faced, these small moments

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