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Chapter 232

Author: Melanie Paulson
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“Got it,” Christian said.

“Are you ready?” the judge asked. When Jayden and Deborah nodded as they approached him, the judge said, “Then let’s begin.”

Nicholas, Eric, and Samantha also approached, handing the necessary documents to the judge for the registration. After placing their signatures and seals, the registration was complete.

“Well, young man, you are now officially James Cooper,” the judge declared, looking at the little one.

“Yay! I’m officially your dad now,” Jayden said, lifting his son slightly and kissing him on the cheek, making James laugh.

“And this calls for a celebration,” Samantha declared.

“Congratulations, sir and madam,” Max and Danielle said, clapping and setting off a confetti cannon.

James was thrilled to see the colorful pieces falling from the sky and tried to catch them with his hands.

“Thank you very much, Judge,” Eric said, approaching to shake his hand while taking the documents to store them safely.

“And now let’s go have a celebratory brunch,
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