Kellen shakes his head. “No, the exact opposite. She found out that we were engaged and that you were living with us.”
“Okay….”
“Celine offered to give up her parental rights, so that you can adopt Kya,” Kellen declares, locking his eyes on Teagan.
“Whoa,” Teagan exhales. “Why?”
“Before I go into anything, I want to know if that’s what you want. We would raise her with the understanding that you are her mom. Well, as much as we can do that without confusing her. If you don’t, we will call you Teagan and leave it at that.”
Crossing her arms, Teagan asks, “Do you think she would look at me that way?”
“She already has,” Kellen replies. “Kya keeps asking if you are her new mommy.”
“Oh,” Teagan whispers.
“If that is too much, I will correct her and tell Celine we don’t need her to do that.”
“My only question is, why would Celine do that? She’s her daughter! I mean…she is her daughter. Just as easily as that, here…have my kid!?”
Taking in a deep breath, Kellen says, “Can you answer what I asked you?”
Teagan thinks about it for a second and then finally shakes her head at herself. “Of course I would adopt her! We want to be a family! I would do anything for Kya.”
“Good, then I will contact Celine,” Kellen states. He picks up his shirt and says, “Well, since I can’t put this back on, I will be going home with you.”
She looks at him and inquires, “Why is Celine giving up her parental rights?”
Kellen sighs, “She said she would give up her parental rights for half a million dollars.”
“Celine said WHAT!?” Teagan exclaims.
“Honestly,” Kellen says. “I will be more than happy to pay it to get her out of our lives. She did drugs around my daughter. Took her to unspeakable places. Celine doesn’t want her, never has. It’s always been about the money So, if that’s what she really wants, I will give it to her.”
“That…BITCH! God, I have never wanted to kick the shit out of someone more in my life! UUUGGHHHH! I’m going to be the mother that she could never be! Kya will know unconditional love. I promise you that!”
“I know,” Kellen replies. “I have no worries there.”
She nods and then says, “Then I have one demand.”
“What’s that?” Kellen inquires curiously.
“At the wedding, I want Kya to be in the ceremony with us because I will be taking you both on. I want her to know that. I want her part of it, and I don’t mean as the flower girl. I want her up there with us.”
“She may not stay quiet,” Kellen retorts, grinning. “Keep that in mind.”
“Good,” Teagan assures him. “I want her to be happy about it.” Getting a big smile, Teagan says, “We can get her a dress that matches mine and a little bouquet.”
“Sounds perfect,” Kellen chuckles. He walks over and kisses her hard. “I love you so much.”
Getting a serious look on her face, Teagan says, “I will have one question for Kya about it.”
“What’s that?” Kellen asks with a smile.
“If she wants fairy wings, angel wings, or her Dora backpack,” Teagan whispers with a giggle. Kellen bursts out laughing, and Teagan joins him.
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