The Birthday Revelation

Valerie knew Stella's meaning and pinched her face, saying to Stella, "Because Rowan is my baby."

Stella nodded, glanced at Gideon, and said, "Just like I am Daddy's baby, right?"

"That's right," Valerie replied.

"Oh." Stella pouted and nodded, saying, "Ms. Thorne, how old is Rowan?"

"October 20th is his seventh birthday," Valerie said.

Gideon was stunned and his hands froze.

"It's also Oliver and