Chapter 691:

“Yes, really,” Ernest said, his tone steady and certain.

Slowly, he reached out his hand, extending his pinky toward the child.

“Daddy promises. No lies. Ever. Okay?”

Locke hesitated. His small chest rose and fell with uneven breaths as he stared at the outstretched pinky. Then, after what felt like forever, he raised his chubby little hand and hooked his tiny finger around Ernest’s.

“No lies?” Locke’s voice was barely above a whisper.

“No lies,” Ernest promised, his grip gentle but firm.

“Daddy will never lie to Locke.”

The director beamed, her eyes misty.

“Locke, sweetheart, aren’t you going to call him Daddy now?”

throat bobbed as he swallowed. His voice came out

yet profoundly moving. He exhaled slowly, his arms opening. The boy hesitated only

the door,

So did Nyla.

clicked into place for Nyla. Her grandson had a child. A

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“Locke!”

rushed forward, momentarily forgetting everything

her

here, let me take a good

coming in sharp, shallow bursts. Her hands curled into fists at her sides as she watched the scene unfold

Ernest,” she grumbled under her breath,

regret ever treating me

“Linda!”

fleeting moment, Ernest glimpsed the wild frenzy dancing

passed little Locke

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