Chapter 148

"I'm glad to hear that," Jack chimed in quickly. "Actually, I've been meaning to meet you sooner. How's your health been lately? And the baby-everything okay?" His doctor instinct clearly kicked in there. With both of them assuring her they were doing fine, Celestia suddenly felt like the knot in her chest was finally starting to loosen up. "Thanks, seriously," she said with genuine warmth. Just as Celestia was about to continue, a deliberate cough interrupted her. "Ahem." Sophia let out a light cough, catching everyone's attention before turning to Celestia with a grin and a hint of shyness. "Celestia, this is the guy I've been telling you about. Technically, you're kind of the reason we even met." Celestia's gaze darted back and forth between the two, momentarily stunned, as it dawned on her that she had completely forgotten about what Sophia had initially been excited about. She'd been too distracted trying to figure out who Jack was to pay attention to Sophia's happiness. "So that'