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    La hurried after Este, calling out, “Este, where are you going? Wait for Mommy!”


    But Este didn’t stop. She kept running, prompting La to rush after her. Brian kept walking, unaware of themotion behind him—until a small figure stepped in front of him, blocking his path. With her hands on her hips, Este red up at him with a determined pout.


    “Sir, why are you walking so fast? I can barely keep up.”


    “Este?” Brian’s heart softened, and he quickly knelt down to lift her into his arms.


    La finally caught up, now understanding why Este had rushed off.


    “Sir, thanks for helping me find Mommy yesterday. But you disappeared without saying goodbye. When I woke up, you were gone.” The little girl’s voice was tinged with a hint of disappointment.


    Brian wasn’t great atforting kids, so he nced at the bonfire and said, “Este, you love dancing, right? How about I dance with you?”


    “Wonderful!” Este cheered, pping excitedly.


    Near the bonfire, Este held Brian’s hand, trying to figure out who else might want to join. Her daddy wasn’t here, and her mommy probably wouldn’t want to dance with this man, so Este looked around, deep in thought.


    Just then, Ronald and Reba spotted Brian and hurried over.


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    “Mr. White, d you made it. It’s really lively tonight,” Reba said with a smile.


    Brian gave a small nod.


    Seeing that they knew each other, Este made up her mind and grabbed Reba’s hand. “Miss, can you dance with me?”


    With that, she stood between Reba and Brian, pulling them both into the dancing circle.


    La stood nearby, watching her daughter with a soft smile.


    Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, an hour had slipped by.


    Este was sweaty but grinning, clearly having the time of her life. After a walk along the beach, Rachel returned and stood with La, waiting for Este.


    The bonfire area wasrge, and as the mes began to fade, it became harder to see clearly.


    Exhausted, Este looked up at Brian and said, “Sir, I want to go to Mommy.”


    “Alright,” Brian said as he effortlessly lifted her into his arms and started walking toward La.


    “Mommy!” Este cried out as soon as she saw La, eagerly reaching for a hug.


    Rachel had been looking down, her face slightly turned to the side, but at the sound of Este’s voice, she lifted her head.


    In that moment, both Rachel and Brian froze,pletely taken aback. It felt like everything around them had stopped moving.


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