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Chapter 0440

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“Grandpas, I’m getting sleepy. I think I want to go to bed,” Ethan interjected, rubbing his eyes.

“Ethan! I expected more fight from you,” Theodore said with a resigned sigh.

Theodore knew exactly what that meant: all three of them would be leaving the event, and no progress had been made between his friend and Miss Johnson.

“Well, I guess it’s time to go. Theodore, did you decide which paintings you want to buy?”

“Of course! I’ve got my list ready!”

“You always love these events. I’m sure you found plenty of things to catch your eye.”

“Yes, I’ll talk to the organizers. I’ll leave your contact information so they can reach out to negotiate the purchases.”

Ethan, clearly exhausted, stretched out his little arms like a baby asking to be carried. Peter couldn’t resist the gesture, so he lifted the boy into his arms. With Ethan settled against his shoulder, Peter glanced again at the painting he’d been admiring earlier. He couldn’t forget the wistfulness in Celeste’s voice as she spoke about it. It felt as if part of her didn’t want to sell it. That gave him an idea.

of the event organizers and quietly requested details about the painting the price and

to Celeste. She was gesturing in thanks, and then the two walked over together toward Peter and the

Celeste said with a soft smile, gazing at the peacefully sleeping boy on Peter’s

now, but he’s still

It made me happy to see Ethan looking at my paintings–he always asks me about

a natural talent and a great eye for detail.”

Celeste said, her gaze drifting to her favorite painting. “Oh well…. It truly was a pleasure seeing you all here. I’ve got a long night ahead

does the event

goes well, around midnight.”

at that hour, how will you get

don’t worry about me. I’ll grab a taxi. Luckily, this is a central area, and it’s easy to find one here.”

can send a driver to take

You’re a guest–please don’t trouble yourself. Take Ethan home; he

space. To him, they looked like bashful schoolkids trying to extend their

Theodore near the paintings by the

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over to me and say you were staying.” Theodore teased.

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