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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.

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

I should have let Jayden come in here for a more private first

of the decorations and 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 the room.

in half an hour." 1 glance at Jayden and see him staring at Abby, his expression softening. "Abby, this

one knee in front

furrowing as she looks into his eyes. I can see moisture gathering in his, and it hits me hard, making my chest ache. "Same

kids just know these

huh?" Jayden's voice is thick with

stroking his cheek gently. "Are you my

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for this. Tears trickle down my

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

Her voice is proud, and I can't help

Happy birthday." Jayden's smile is full

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the throne?" I ask, trying

shining with excitement. I dry my eyes quickly and take her

Ashlyn by the hand, and they walk over to

We're married." His voice is gentle, but

looks up at Ashlyn and yells,

is firm, but I feel a pang of guilt for putting her in this

and Daddies get married." Her voice is defiant,

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