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46 It's Daddy Time

(Winona)

"Hey there, sweety. I have a surprise for you." My voice is light and cheerful, but my heart races with anticipation.

She smiles at me, her eyes wide with curiosity. "Is it a present?"

"Not really, but there will be lots of gifts later." I kneel beside her, brushing a stray lock of hair from her

face. "Okay."

"You remember my friend Jayden we talked about?" I ask, trying to keep my tone casual.

She nods, her eyes brightening with excitement.

"He's here to meet you and say happy birthday."

Her eyes light up, and she bounces slightly in her seat. "Yay!"

"Do you want to come out?" I ask, my heart pounding in my chest.

She nods eagerly.

you don't get tired out too soon." I lift her gently and settle her into the pushchair, making sure she's comfortable. "Ok, Mommy."

I should have let Jayden come in here for a more private first moment. Anyway, I get her comfortable and push her out to

the stack of presents already compiled from several people from the office, and of course, Phillip and Jayden's, makes her eyes go wide with wonder. "Wow! Pretty," She says, her gaze sweeping

at Jayden and see him

kneels down on one knee in front of

furrowing as she looks into his eyes. I can see moisture gathering in his, and it hits

kids

do, huh?" Jayden's voice is

reaches out, stroking his cheek gently. "Are

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not ready for this. Tears

Abby." His voice breaks slightly, and I can see how much this moment

four today." Her voice is proud, and I can't help but smile

birthday." Jayden's smile

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throne?"

her eyes shining with excitement. I dry

stands up and grabs Ashlyn by the hand, and they

is gentle, but I can sense the tension

at Ashlyn

is firm, but I feel a pang

is defiant, and I can

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