60 Chapter 60

60 Chapter 60

Seraphina’s POV 1

After breakfast with the Morrison family, I found myself reluctant to leave the warmth and comfort of their home. But I knew I couldn’t stay any longer-Adrian was waiting for me, and my life was back in Silver Moon Harbor.

“I think I should really get going.” I said, standing from the kitchen table where we’d been lingering over coffee and Margaret’s incredible

homemade cinnamon rolls.

Caleb looked up from his cup. “Where will you go from here?”

“Back home to Silver Moon Harbor,” I replied, then found myself adding impulsively, “Actually, Caleb, would you like to come visit

sometime? I mean, if you ever find yourself in the city… I’d love to show you around.”

He was quiet for a moment, considering my invitation with that careful way he had of thinking things through. Finally, a slow smile

spread across his face.

“You know what? That sounds really nice, Sera. And actually…” He paused, running a hand through his hair. “I’ve been putting off a supply

run to the city for weeks now. We need parts for the shop that I can only get from the bigger dealers down south. Maybe I could drive

down with you, take care of business.”

Relief flooded through me at the thought of not having to make the long drive alone. “That would be wonderful! Are you sure you don’t

mind the company?”

“Mind?” Caleb’s smile widened. “I’d enjoy it.”

“Your car is still broken.” He stood up, brushing his hands off on his jeans. “It isn’t going anywhere for a while.”

My heart sank. “How long would it take to fix?”

“Well, I could do the work myself at our shop,” Caleb said, studying the damage with a professional eye. “But with parts and everything…

aren’t exactly reliable these days. I’ll fix your car and drive it down to you once it’s ready,” he said

you’ll get home today instead of next

Caleb’s pickup truck. Margaret had insisted on packing us enough

of coffee

as Caleb started the

phone calls” Caleb said once we’d reached the main highway. “Adrian, right? How old is

face. “He’s five. The most amazing little boy you’ll ever meet-smart and funny

in love with

old,” Caleb repeated thoughtfully. “That’s a fun

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know how everything works, why the sky is blue, where babies come from…”

Adrian’s more challenging questions.

sounds incredible.

hit me like a cold splash of water, wiping the smile from my face. “His father…

noticing my change in

just…” I struggled to find the right words. “Adrian was unexpected. A surprise

even know

a moment, processing this information. “That must be hard, raising him on your

worth it. He’s the best thing that ever happened to

weren’t… ideal.”

now? Or

personal question. “No, I’m not married. And as for seeing someone…” I thought about

name, my phone started ringing. Adrian’s contact photo filled

I said, accepting the video call. “Hi,

silver-blue eyes sparkling with excitement. He was clearly

in the

in his enthusiasm. “When are you

I’m on my way home right now,

“Really? Really really?”

I confirmed, using our special phrase. “Have you been good for Ophelia

to tie my shoes yesterday, and Ophelia let me help make cookies, and we went to

a dog named Charlie!”

to Adrian’s chatter, I became aware that Caleb had gone very quiet beside me. I

expression

having apparently noticed Caleb in the background of

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