Chapter 143

“Go for it,” Natalie said with a decisive nod. “I missed your birthday bash last time, and that was on me. Today, whatever wish you have, I’m here to make it happen.”

“Really?” Nate sparkled his eyes with excitement.

“Yes,” she affirmed, nodding earnestly.

Nate started counting on his fingers, showing Natalie his little calculation. “When Daddy gets back, can we go to the amusement park tomorrow?”

Natalie had expected his birthday wish to be for some kind of toy or gadget and never thought he’d ask for this.

She paused, thrown off balance.

“Can’t we?” Nate noticed the change in her expression and asked in a small and tentative voice. almost as if he felt unworthy.

Natalie felt like she had committed a grave sin. She had raised his hopes and was now hesitating.

washed over her. After a few seconds of silence, she forced a smile

long as your dad agrees to join us.”

Daddy!” Nate cheered, his reply bubbling with joy.

Natalie could picture it now that she’d be the one playing with Nate while Brian dealt

Natalie a bowl of nutritious soup. “He’s never

her grip on her spoon. She glanced over at Nate who

crowded places are too dangerous. Mr. Howard thinks there’s a high risk

Mr. Howard is busy 365 days a year. He seldom has time to even share a meal with Nate, let alone spare a whole day

takes him along for work. Just being by his side

word Sadie uttered, Natalie’s heart ached increasingly for

this was

leaned down, kissed Nate’s chubby cheek, and whispered, “Whatever you want to play

14:30

I’m in.

such joy that

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