Chapter 1748

"Catch you at the spot."

Sophie cuddled Fiona as she and Colby climbed into the car.

Harold remarked, "This might be the first time everyone's actually shown up."

"Yeah," Sophie laughed, "In past years, everyone had their own agendas. This year... it's definitely more lively."

Colby gently squeezed Sophie's hand, his eyes warm and tender. "Are you feeling tired? Maybe let Fiona sit on her own; she's a big girl now."

"But I want Daddy to hold me!" Fiona insisted, tugging at Colby's sleeve with determination.

Sophie playfully pinched Fiona's nose, freeing up a hand. "Every time Daddy suggests you sit by yourself, you insist on being held. Such a little rascal." Colby, never able to refuse his daughter, took Fiona from Sophie's arms.

In a soothing voice, Colby said, "Fiona, you're in first grade now. It's time to start being independent and not always lean on Mommy and Daddy."

my classmates all like me, and they're super nice to Fiona! I can brush my teeth, wash my face, and even dress myself!" Fiona's eyes shone with pride. Sophie chuckled, "That's right, our Fiona is the smartest. Even

"Danny said so too."

beamed at Harold, who was driving. "Uncle!

"Our

turned Fiona's cheeks the color of

everyone was

group stood by the gate, Odie leaning against the

leapt from Colby's arms and

expression soured at

Fiona higher, smiling. "Fiona, you know your dad might get a little

right here. Didn't you

his cigarette, frowned

clung to James's neck and cheerfully greeted, "Uncle

pie when you want a gift, but once you get it, you forget all about me, just

"Odie is so

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