Charlie kept his peace, and Emily wasn't in a rush either, goofing around with Kya in the back, playing thumb wars as they rode along.

The moment Charlie steered the car into the retirement home's parking lot, Emily looked at him, a mix of surprise and warmth flooding her heart.

They got out of the car, and a nurse greeted them cheerfully, guiding them towards the common room. "Mr. Sullivan is in the middle of a chess game, playing quite impressively," she said with a smile.

Emily chuckled at herself, thinking, "After all those years hustling in Vegas, how could he not be?"

Of course, the nurse was oblivious to the backstory, continuing to praise Shawn Sullivan's card skills.

Emily raised an eyebrow, "They're not betting money, are they?"

"Absolutely not!" the nurse assured quickly. "We don't allow gambling here. It's just a friendly game of cards among friends, passing the time."

That put Emily at ease.

Charlie, carrying Kya on one hip and holding Emily's hand with the other, reassured her softly, "Don't worry, I've arranged for someone to look after Mr. Sullivan. You're being too cautious." Captured by his deep, comforting gaze, Emily bit her lip and nodded, "Thank you!"

closer into a hug and playfully tapped her head, "If you want to

under her breath, "I'm not going anywhere.

joined in, patting Emily's head, "Marry Daddy already.

high-fived,

but laugh at their

in a wheelchair, deeply engrossed in a chess game with another gentleman, surrounded by a lively crowd. The room was decorated with paper cutouts and red lanterns, exuding a festive vibe. Snacks and fruits adorned the tables,

nurse announced their arrival, "Mr. Sullivan, your

looked up, surprised, then excused himself from the game, "My daughter's here. You

wheeled

waved them

from your daughter first thing in the new

about his daughter and granddaughter for

daughter's visiting too, but not until

...

over pushing the wheelchair, greeting Shawn with a polite

bit awkwardly, "You didn't have to come all this way. I'm sure you're busy today. I'm

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