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Theodore Pov

After dropping off Rose at kindergarten I was joined by Charlotte on my walk back home as it seems she wanted to try a cup of coffee from me.

Walking by side with our shoulders just barely touching, she asked curiously ”Is it okay, can I ask why you decided to adopt Rose, I mean wasn't it hard making money and taking care of her”

Giving it some thought before sighing and replying ”In all honesty, I don't have a very good reason. One day I was a promising young lad with a big future ahead and before I knew it I was making daily visits to the orphanage to keep Rose company. Then I was told, someone wanted to adopt her and I had this moment in my head where I saw all the memory we had together. And right then and there I knew I wanted to be her father”

”But what about the reality of the situation, You were 22 it must have been tough,” Said Charlotte

”Of course, I had to sacrifice my film studies and quit my job at Amazon to be able to take care of her but I don't regret it. Seeing her smile every day was enough compensation” I said with a goofy grin on my face.

Charlotte gave a small giggle 'What a simple man'

”What about you, was it hard being a single mother, you don't have to answer if you're not comfortable with telling me,” I said in a hush and caring tone.

Charlotte froze before giving a nod and saying ”I'll start from the beginning as you were honest. At the beginning me, Chloe and my husband Harry were a happy little family but things changed drastically with the added addition of Harry's co-worker James. James got Harry addicted to gambling. So much so that he used our life savings and the money that was put away for Chloe. We fought a lot in front of Chloe at some point it would get aggressive with him breaking things. So I got a divorce and took Chloe with me to start a new. Yes, it was tough being a single mother but it was easier than being in a broken relationship”

”Does he still bother you guys?” I ask

”No, we cut all connection to him and moved away,” Charlotte said while shaking her head

”You're a good mother,” I said with a warm smile

”Hehe and you're a good father,” She said with a bright smile

We continued to walk and talk before getting to the shop which appeared to already have to guests waiting outside.