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Beck was a little disappointed to hear Celeste couldn’t make it to Shanice’s birthday, but he understood

. “It’s okay Work takes priority; Shanice will understand”

Right after she hung up, just as Celeste finished freshening up, her phone rang again.

It was a video call from Beck

Only Shanice would use his phone to video call her.

Celeste picked up, and Shanice’s bright little face popped up on the screen.

She smiled, but before she could get a word in, Shanice started talking excitedly.

“Good morning, Ms. Celeste! Uncle Beck told me you can’t come to my birthday party tomorrow. It’s okay! If you’re busy now, you can celebrate with me next time.”

Then, without pausing, Shanice added, “Uncle Beck said you’re baking a cake and got me other gifts as well. Thank you, Ms. Celeste! That’s so sweet of you. My grandma says that when someone gives you a gift, you should treat them to a meal. There’s this new restaurant that’s super good–are you free tonight? Uncle Beck and I want to take you out!”

Celeste couldn’t help but chuckle. “I’m free tonight. Thank you, Shanice.”

don’t have to be polite, Ms. Celeste. Treating you to

in a hurry to get to school. After saying goodbye, she quickly handed

a time for dinner

work, Celeste mentioned to Matthias that she needed to return to

hard. I’ll take care of things with the R&D team; just

“Alright, thanks.”

in the office until past

things down and getting ready to leave a

was a little surprised when he saw her packing up. “Clocking out

remembered. “Oh, right. I’ll be out of town for a few days starting tomorrow. If anything comes up, talk

“Again?”

Celeste murmured a reply.

Kieran didn’t respond.

had just gotten back, and

pulled

car, Beck and Shanice

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moment Shanice spotted her, she came rumming, “Ms.