"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.

for that. Let's just enjoy breakfast," he replied, steering clear of

family of three as they laughed and

especially when she was pregnant. Their relationship had

life doesn't work on "what ifs." The damage was done, and now, all that was left was the

cradled the baby, watching the family laugh and play together in the living room, she suddenly felt like an outsider, a

grew drowsy, Lydia rocked her to sleep and then carefully placed her in the cradle. She quietly retreated to her guest

come out dinner, when she offered a quick excuse to Nina. "I haven't been

she finally lay down. Just as she drifted

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