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Chapter 23: One More Time
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Morning came and the three prepared to set off early so that Callum could go to work on time. Though it would have been better if he spent a little more time with Caleb, the child insisted that his father must go to work and not neglect it for him.
While they were on the road, Bea looked at Caleb who was sound asleep at the back. Was he even comfortable sleeping in that position? She should have inclined his chair more if she knew that he would sleep on the road.
“Can we hang out again together tomorrow?” Callum asked her out of the blue.
“Tomorrow?” Did he not have work? How could he ask her again to hang out with them as if he was not the busy one? If he had the availability, why did he end up having no time for Caleb?
“Yes. You’re leaving after the weekend gig, right?”
Bea bit her lips when she realized what he was trying to imply. She was running out of time and Callum wanted to make the most of the tim
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âIâll leave Caleb in your care today.â Callum stopped his car near the front of the hotel entrance. He took out Beaâs bag and carried it while Bea carried the sleeping child out of the car. âWould you mind if I ask you to take care of him until tomorrow morning?â âYou want him to stay with me tonight?â Bea looked at him with a confused expression as they started walking together towards the elevator. âYes. Iâll be working through the night and I donât want him to feel alone in the house.â Bea nodded after hearing his reason. It would be better for Caleb to spend the night with her than to know that his father needed to work through the night after spending half of the day with him. âI will ask his nanny to bring him a change of clothes and a few pieces of stuff that he would need for the overnight stay,â Callum added after they walked out of the elevator and walked towards her hotel room. âYes, thank you.â Bea took her card and opened the door
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“Are you awake?” Bea smiled when she saw Caleb walk out of the bed. She moved her to the bed after 30 minutes of being asleep since she wanted to prepare snacks for him.“Miss Bea…” Caleb stretched out his hand to her again so Bea carried him.“I cooked pancakes. Shall we have some?” Bea asked with a sheepish grin.Caleb smiled and nodded. “I love pancakes!”“Then let’s eat!” Bea put him down on the chair and prepared the pancakes on the table.“It smells delicious!” Caleb giggled as he smelled the pancakes.“But it would be more delicious if you eat it.” Bea started to cut the pancakes into small pieces before she gave the plate to Caleb.“Yes!” Caleb picked up his fork and stuffed his mouth with the bite-sized pancake dipped in maple syrup. “This is so good!”Bea laughed when Caleb’s cheeks looked swo
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Callum went to fetch the two early in the morning but as soon as the door opened, he saw Bea whose hair was still wet, and his son who seemed to have just gotten out of bed. He checked his wristwatch and wondered whether his clock was not properly working but he realized that it was not.It was already eight in the morning. They were supposed to be all dressed up and prepared but they were not.Caleb walked towards Bea and took the towel that the woman had in her hands.“I told you that I can take a bath alone. Don’t worry, I’ll wipe my hair thoroughly this time,” his son said in a sleepy voice. He went on his way towards the bathroom without even looking at him.“I apologize for this. I forgot to set the alarm clock.” Bea opened the door wider and invited him to enter.Callum just nodded and made himself comfortable on the couch. He looked at Bea who busied herself in the kitchen area so he stood up and walked t
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“Caleb, call your dad. We’re going to eat now,” Bea ordered as she put the pancakes on the table.Caleb walked towards him and grinned. “Dad, Miss Bea said that we are going to eat now.”Callum nodded his head as he followed his son. He saw Bea already seated and Caleb sat beside her. He chose the seat across from her which he immediately regretted because he suddenly felt so awkward. Just why the heck was he feeling that way? He was supposed to be an adult so why was he acting all embarrassed from a child’s teasing?He noticed that Bea cut the pancake into small sizes before she put the plate in front of Caleb. She was truly thoughtful towards him, huh?“Miss Bea’s pancakes are so good! You should try it.” Caleb looked at him as he put one small piece of pancake in his mouth.Callum looked at his son and nodded. It seemed that Caleb was no longer shy towards him thanks to that outing. It was be
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“I want to be your son.”Bea was surprised when she heard Caleb whisper it on her ears. Did he even know what would happen if she becomes his mother? Of course, she would not do it. But even if her resolve was clear, she could not bring herself to tell him no.“Should I try the claw machine?” Bea asked Caleb. “Is there anything you want from there?”Caleb looked at the contents of the claw machine and he saw a fluffy teddy bear.“Can I have that one?” Caleb pointed at the panda.“Let’s see if I can get it.” Bea smiled as she put a token on the slot. She moved the crane carefully until it was aligned with the bear. She pressed the button then she saw the look of excitement in Caleb’s eyes when the claw grasped the bear. However, the bear dropped before it reached the prize slot.“Ow.” Caleb sounded disappointed.“Let’s try again.” Bea
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