He doesn't mind being a Daddy to her son.

(Arielle's POV)

I was genuinely touched by his kind words, and tears welled up in my eyes in gratitude. Before I could stop myself, I was up on my feet, hugging him." "Dwayne," I whispered, my voice trembling.

His arms wrapped around me, holding me close. "You don't have to thank me. These are what friends do for each other."

I returned to my seat after we disengaged from the hug.

"What are your plans now? How do you go about your return to the country?"

I took a deep breath, thinking about the logistics. "I'll call my mum and Ashley to inform them. It's been years, so I'll definitely need their help in settling down." "Alright, just let me know where I come in," Dwayne said, his voice gentle. "I'll make sure to be available to help in any way I can."

"Thank you so much."

He nodded and beckoned the waiter to come take our order. And the evening went blissfully afterward.

As we finished our meal, he glanced at his watch. "Ready to go home, I'll drive you?"

"Yes, I'm ready," I replied.

As we walked to the car, he suddenly stopped, and turned to me.

"Before we leave, I have to get something for the little champ," he said, a sly grin spreading on his face. "I haven't seen him in a week."

I nodded, and he walked off.

heart swelled in gratitude and admiration. I loved the way he always had my son in mind, and prioritized him. Minutes later, he returned with a bag

you home," he said,

slid into the

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soon as I get them from him," Ashley said on the

you so much. What would I have

said, her voice warm. "We're with you in this, all the way. And we won't hesitate to help as much as we

a chuckle. "Even though you've said that for the

I laughed.

have to run. Kiss the

will," I said, and the

was helping

If I was returning, I wanted to return to a house of my own. Also, I was trying

restaurant.

would look and feel like, finally

then, the doorbell rang,

at the clock and got to my feet; it was Dwayne,

QUMS

it open. He was standing behind

"Hey."

I replied, stepping aside to let him in.

about that," he says, handing me the wine. "I couldn't wait to

cue, Maverick ran out

Dwayne',s voice, and can straight into

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