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Milo leans into his chest and grabs his shirt

“I’m Dada Can you say Dada?” Colton asks, and I can hear the emotion in his voice

The boy stares intently at his daddy’s lips and opens his ht sound

“I love you,” he adds as he hugs his son to his chest When he pulls back, he looks down at Milo and says, “Now, you be a good boy for Hollis, okay? Make sure no boys mess with her”

I know he oodheartedly, but I don’t miss the hint of worry in his voice too Ever since I told him about California, he’s always very observant of our surroundings and watches e since that one he saw, Colton is always mindful of where I am and who’s nearby His brother put him in contact with a police officer friend who helped him track down Laura when all that went down this su who sent es Maybe since I haven’t received any lately, they’ve finally let it go

Let o

“All right, I need to go, or I’ll be late forhis son on the forehead and handing him back to me

“We’ll see you when you get ho Milo onColton a kiss

“Love you,” he says, those blue eyes so full of conviction He smiles down at his son and adds, “Love you too”

“We love you oodbye

“I’ll be back soon!” he hollers before he slips out the door to head to work

“Well, Mr Milo, let’s get ready to go We have tons of shopping to do today I hope you’re ready,” I announce as I gather the diaper bag and snacks for our shopping excursion

Thirtyinto the first department store I’rab the few things I need I’ht sweater for hts, as well as some fancy lotions and body sprays I find an adorable little shirt and bowtie set for Milo, and a Henley shirt in a sray for Colton