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Chapter 52.

Author: Gabby Sobio
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-06 18:57:38

Eddie's POV

"Thank you, Sarah. I truly appreciate it."

After Chloe finished her snack, Sarah began packing her things up. "I should be getting back," she said. "Just let me know if you need anything else."

I walked her to the door, expressing my gratitude once again. I walked back to the kitchen to see Chloe squirming and trying to get out of her high chair.

"Woah, woah, woah. Where do you think you are going, young lady?"

She looked at me, a guilty expression on her face. She then smiled cheekily and held out her arms to me. "Help me, daddy."

I sighed and went over to her, carrying her off the seat and placing her on the ground.

Once she was on the ground, she looked up at me with her arms crossed.

"I'm too big to will be using baby chairs."

"Still," I automatically corrected, earning me the stink eye from her.

I sighed heavily. I knew that she was talking about her car seat and high chair.

"Chloe, sweetheart. We've been through this over and over again. You're still four years
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