The hospital room echoed with the soft beeping of machines, creating a rhythmic backdrop to the heavy silence that filled the air. Lily sat by Kade's bedside, her gaze fixed on his face, etched with the weariness of battles fought within. The once vibrant man lay before her, a mere whisper of his former self.Her heart ached at the sight, the pain palpable as she watched him sleep. The lines of worry on his forehead were etched deeply, mirroring the turmoil within. Lily, torn between the desire to shield him from more distress and the need to be honest, chose to keep the knowledge of his mother's legal actions hidden for now. She believed Kade's focus should remain on healing, not on the tumult outside the sterile walls of the hospital.Days melded into nights, and Lily became a constant presence by Kade's side. She held his hand, whispering words of encouragement, and reminding him of the love that surrounded him. Each moment spent with him was a silent vow—a promise to weather the s

The scent of home was a welcome change for Kade as he stepped through the familiar threshold, his steps accompanied by the soft click-clack of his crutches. Lily, ever the efficient coordinator, had managed to synchronize the return from the hospital with a semblance of normalcy for Kade.In the midst of this orchestrated chaos, the doorbell chimed. Bella, with her young son Asher in tow, entered with a warm smile. Lily greeted them with a tired but genuine smile, a mix of exhaustion and relief etched on her face."How are you holding up, Lily?" Bella inquired, her eyes reflecting genuine concern.Lily, momentarily caught off guard, felt a lump forming in her throat. "Honestly, Bella, I feel like a whale. I'm huge, can't bend properly, and every step feels like a marathon."Bella chuckled, her hand patting Lily's gently. "Oh, sweetheart, it's the hormones talking. You're growing a tiny miracle inside you. And trust me, every discomfort will be forgotten once you hold your little angel