Jane laughed at Stella, knowing her friend's right hook was legendary. Just then, Owen reappeared, and Stella's search for him was immediately met with a warm embrace.
"Of course, how could I not be here? You two are the angels of my life. I can't stay away, right?" Owen laughed, extending his arms to hug both Stella and Jane. He smiled at them warmly.
"Wow! You are our best friend! We didn't make a mistake choosing you as our best friend!" Stella exclaimed, excitedly opening Owen's welcome gift.
"You are Stella, you haven't changed a bit. You're still so talkative," Owen chuckled. They all laughed together.
"So, what's the news with you? Besides becoming a boy, what's the good news? Have you and your parents talked yet?" Stella asked, setting Owen's gift aside. Owen sighed, his expres
