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Chapter Forty Two

Author: Anney GW
last update Last Updated: 2025-04-06 20:06:19
Celeste’s POV

The girl holding Ryan’s hand peered up shyly, and my heart melted. Aside from her hazel eyes, she was an adorable, tiny version of Ryan.

“Who is this angel?” I gushed.

“Say hi Molly.” Ryan told her sweetly.

She tucked herself behind him and peeked at me under dark lashes.

“She’s a bit shy.” He chuckled. “This is Molly, my niece. I’m taking care of her while my sister-in-law and brother are away on business.”

My gaze was drawn to his exposed chest as he spoke–he’d left an extra button undone. I glanced away and squatted down to the girl’s level.

“Hi, Molly. It’s nice to meet you. I’m Celeste.”

“And I’m Grace.” She said, crouching beside me.

Ryan smiled encouragingly at her. “Don’t be afraid, Mols.”

“Hi.” she said, voice soft and sweet.

The girl clutched something in her hands and my eyes brightened when I saw it was an art case.

“Do you like drawing Molly?” I asked.

She smiled tentatively and nodded.

“Really? Can I see your art?”

Just like that, she let go of Ryan’s le
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