Chapter 76: Perfect Strangers

Lyra's face beamed with joy, her eyes brimming with excitement as she stretched out her arms for a hug.  Jimmy stood there, frozen, staring at the little girl. This wasn't the first time he'd seen her; she left an unforgettable impression. The first time had been when he accompanied Celeste to the school, on the playground below the high school teachers' dormitory. That was their first encounter, and she had immediately called him "Daddy." Although her cuteness was amusing, Jimmy hadn't thought...