"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.

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

this family of three as they laughed and chatted. The envy in her

talk about, especially when she was pregnant. Their relationship had felt so strong, as if they were reaching a

warm as this one. But life doesn't work on "what ifs." The damage was done, and now, all that was

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

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

didn't come out dinner, when she offered a quick excuse to Nina. "I haven't been sleeping well these past

finally lay down. Just as she drifted off, her alarm went

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