My CEO 46

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.

don't get tired out too soon." I lift her gently and settle her into the pushchair,

come in here for a more private first moment.

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,

an hour." 1 glance at Jayden and see

in front of

gathering in his, and it

kids just know these

we do, huh?" Jayden's voice is

out, stroking his cheek gently. "Are you my

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do it's Daddy Time

Tears trickle

His voice breaks slightly, and I

proud, and I can't help but smile through

Happy birthday." Jayden's smile is full

T

sit in the throne?" I ask, trying to keep my voice

I dry my eyes quickly

by the

is gentle, but I can sense

looks up at Ashlyn

firm, but I feel a pang of guilt for

defiant, and

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