Chapter 123

• Out of all the scenarios they had envisioned, this particular conversation was not among their expectations. The beauty of children, Nathalie mused, was their perpetual ability to surprise. Ethan embarked on explaining how Nathalie was still a teacher, though she wasn't working at that moment. He mentioned how Nathalie now held two roles in Rosie's life, but Nathalie gently interrupted upon seeing Rosie's confusion deepen.
• "When your dad is at home, he's Daddy. At work, he's a realtor. Similarly, when I'm at work, I'm a teacher. But at home, I can simply be his girlfriend without the teaching role."
• "Oh, okay." Rosie nodded once before finishing off her cookie. "Can I go to the garden and play on the swings?"