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    On their weekend trip to the amusement park, Jessica, Brian, and Jacob had barely stepped out of the car_____

    when two brightly dressed girls rushed over, rmending some local specialty snacks known for being

    good for pregnant women.

    A girl said, “Jessi, you have to try these. They’re amazing!”

    “Alright, thank you so much for sharing,” Jessica said with a warm smile.

    The girl beamed, “Hope you like them. Thank you for not minding that I stopped you like this.” She gave Jessica a shy nod before grabbing her friend’s hand and running off.

    She was so polite and sweet that Jessica couldn’t help but feel touched.

    “Adorable fans, aren’t they?” Brian handed Jacob a balloon, steering Jessica toward the park entrance.

    “So this is why you love Twitter now?” Jessica eyed him. She had never understood his sudden social media obsession until today.

    “Partly,” Brian admitted.

    Jessica recalled the early days of his ount–the flood of hatements, the usations. She thought, ‘Did he really not know the bacsh woulde? Or did he do it on purpose? To prove something?‘

    She bit back the question, not wanting to reopen old wounds.

    “Mom, the roller coaster!” Jacob tugged her hand, sensing the tension. He adored their new life and refused

    to let anything ruin it.

    ring at Brian, he silently mouthed, “You better step it up, Dad.”

    “Alright.” They were here for Jacob. Jessica naturally agreed, ruffling his hair as she led him toward the

    roller coaster queue.

    Brian, of course, wouldn’t let her stand in line. “It’s too crowded over there. Jessi, you and Jacob wait here. I’ll queue up.” Carefully shielding her from the bustling crowd, he guided them to a nearby seating area.

    A young couple sitting there immediately stood when they saw Jessica. “Please, take our seats.”

    “Thank you,” Jessica said sincerely!

    The pair waved it off until their eyesnded on Brian. The man was tall and striking, his sharp features

    softened only when he looked at Jessica.

    “You’re… Mr. Atkinson?” the girl gasped, then instantly pped a hand over her mouth.

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    Brian frowned. He didn’t mind being recognized, but the growing crowd posed a risk to Jessica.

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    He pulled out his phone to call security, but the girl was already apologizing profusely. “Sorry, my mistake. I must’ve gotten the wrong person.” She grabbed her boyfriend and bolted. Only at a safe distance did she sneak a photo.

    “That girl’s taking a picture of us,” Jacob said.

    “It’s fine. She meant no harm,” Jessica said, recognizing the girl’s quick cover–up was to protect them from a

    mob.

    Brian adjusted Jessica’s sunhat, then muttered, “I’m buying another one.” He usually hated hats, but

    today’s attention made them necessary. He didn’t care about being photographed unless it disrupted

    Jessica.

    “Go ahead,” Jessica said, amused. The sun was harsh, and she stroked Jacob’s hair. “Get one for Jake. You forgot his hat earlier.”

    Brian felt a pang of guilt. That morning, his focus had been entirely on Jessica. Jacob’s outfit hadn’t even

    crossed his mind.

    Soon, he returned with three matching sunhats.

    Jessica didn’tment, letting him rece hers without protest.

    Jacob, however, eyed the coordinated ck–and–white cat designs on his parents‘ hats, then red at his

    own haphazardly printed one. “Dad, you did this on purpose.”

    “Nonsense.” Brian deflected, though his grip on Jessica’s hand tightened possessively.

    Jessica just smiled.

    Jacob longed ito /isqueeze between them like before, each parent holding one of his hands. But Brian clearly had other ns today.

    “Stop pestering her. Over here,” Brian ordered, pulling Jacob to his side instead.

    “Why can’t you both hold my hands?” Jacob grumbled.

    Brian smirked. “You’re too squirmy.”

    Jacob yanked his hand away in protest, turning his back in a huff.

    Brian ignored him, turning to Jessica instead. “Need anything?”

    Jessica rolled her eyes. “Don’t tease Jake. He’s still little.”

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    She thought, ‘Wait till he grows distant from you. Then you’ll regret it.‘

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    “He’s not that little,” Brian said tly. “At his age, I waspeting internationally alone.” His childhood had been far lonelier than Jacob’s.

    Jessica blinked. This was news to her. Curiosity piqued, she asked for details.

    Eager to share, Brian recounted childhood anecdotes, weaving in humorous twists that soon had Jessicaughing.

    Slowly, Jacob inched closer, ears perked, asionally gasping or cheering at key moments. From afar, the trio looked picture–perfect.

    A nearbyizen captured the scene in a photo, freezing this harmony in time.

    Within hours, news of the trio’s amusement park visit hit the trending topics online.

    Fans flocked to the amusement park, boosting revenue overnight.

    The park owner, spotting the opportunity,unched a family ticket promo and adorned walls with staff- captured candid shots of the trio, creating a brand–new photo hotspot.

    Meanwhile, Miguel had just returned from a date at the amusement park with his girlfriend when Sean showed up unexpectedly, demanding answers.

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