20: Ariana.

Many years later…

“Are you leaving already?” I ask Celeste before she can slip out of the tent. I love when they visit the estate because the grandchildren's laughter fills our home. If it was up to me, they’d never leave, but as of right now, Apollo’s office is still in the city. I miss them all terribly when they’re gone, but I’m trying to be patient.

There’s nothing like a mother’s love, but a grandmother's love is something else altogether. I have a feeling they might be coming home permanently soon, but Apollo told me to keep a lid on it.

“Lo needs feeding.” I nod in understanding. The sitter could warm up a bottle of breast milk, but Lo sleeps better when he nurses from his mama.

“The twins are still out?” I ask and then fight a smirk. Gavin and I took them all around the estate tonight during the annual charity fair. The first part of the night was more for the kids, but the auction is starting soon.

“They’re out for the night. You and Gavin must have worked some magic.”

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