Chapter21: The Surprise

Chapter 21: The Surprise A/N: Claudia Hale is Sophia Hale. I made an error so now we will refer to Claudia as Sophia. Just realized this now. CELESTE The morning had started simply enough. I decided to surprise Xenois with lunch at his office, it was something I'd never done before, but this newest version of my husband seemed to appreciate these small gestures of affection.  The boys were already at their academy, which gave me the perfect opportunity to be spontaneous for once. I stopped by the deli downtown to pick up his favorite sandwich which was smoked salmon and cream cheese on everything bagel – along with some of those expensive imported cookies he used to love before his accident.  The shop was busy, filled with the usual mix of business people grabbing quick lunches and tourists exploring the city. "Celeste? Celeste Kingston?" I turned around hearing someone call my name and i saw Miranda Chen approaching, her face brightening up with genuine excitement when she realized th