Chapter 37

They all went into Novelty, Gage was greeted warmly by the older couple and he introduced them to Bree and Hazel.

"You remembered those cupcakes you ate earlier?" Gage asked the cute toddler beaming with energy.

"I doooo... it's delishhh!"

Gage laughed wholeheartedly before continuing, "Well, Alice here makes them."

Hazel made a big theatrical jaw drop that make the four of them laugh.

"I love you!" Hazel hugged Alice and it made the older woman hug her back.

Alice laughed and told Bree that Hazel was the most beautiful little girl. "And for loving me you will get to pick a cake for your mommy and Gage, oh... and also for yourself!" Alice ushered Hazel to the cake display while Archie led Bree and Gage to the little seating area in the back of the book store.

"You don't come here often enough," Archie said while pouring tea for everyone.

"Yes, a mistake I will soon adjust." Gage smiled while he lazily stroked Bree's hand under his. It was a s