Chapter 37

Gabe had been working on the bathroom renovation for a week without fail, and Emma was smitten.

Celina wasn’t entirely immune to his charm either.

Each afternoon, he showed up at her door at three like clockwork with various supplies and tools, plus little extras for her and Emma. He paid attention to everything. He knew Emma’s favorite colors and characters, and she was always grateful for the gifts.

Celina would’ve asked him not to spoil her daughter, but she couldn’t afford to buy the things Gabe gave to them, so she stayed quiet and thankful.

He’d brought a single red rose for Celina every day, and she’d put them all in a vase together in the dining room.

When Emma got home every day, she sat outside the bathroom door where he worked. Gabe sang a new, sweet song to her each day. When he would finish, Emma would order, “Again,” and he’d sing it again with the same passion the tenth time as the first.

Every night, Emma would sing the song to Celina, proud of herself for learni