"You're so smooth-talking," Nina teased, shooting him a playful glare before picking up the tray and opening the kitchen door.

She set the breakfast on the table and called to Orion, "Breakfast is ready! Go wash your hands first, then you can eat."

"Mom, I already washed them!" Orion proudly held up his hands. "Our teacher taught us the right way to wash. They're super clean." "You're such a big boy now!" Nina praised him, lifting him into his chair and sitting down to peel his egg.

Nash didn't sit idle either. He poured milk for everyone, making sure to include a glass for Lydia.

"Thanks, Mr. York," Lydia said quickly, feeling a bit formal.

Let's just enjoy breakfast," he replied,

remained quiet, watching this family of three as they laughed and chatted. The envy in

with so much to talk about, especially when she was pregnant.

not for Mrs. Perez's interference, she imagined they could have had a family just as warm as this one. But life doesn't work on "what ifs." The damage was done, and now, all that was left was the sad reality of their broken

cradled the baby, watching the family laugh and play together in the living room,

sleep and then carefully placed her in the

she offered a quick excuse to Nina. "I haven't been sleeping well these past few

as she drifted off, her alarm went off. She hurried to get ready, dressed, and joined Nina to drop Orion off at

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