. Each day, Daniel and I marveled at the way our family was slowly coming together, but it wasn't always easy. Lucas w

filled with everything we had been through in the past few months. D

he asked softly, his vo

leaning back into the couch cushions. "It's just... a lot sometime

been hard. We're still learning, too. But you're doin

owly leave my body. "I just don't want to let

d with warmth. "You won't. You love him

inst his shoulder, grateful for his steady presence. Daniel had al

" I murmured, closing

voice filled with quiet confid

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s excited voice calling us from down the hallway. I

art the day," Daniel joked as he

. When we opened the door, we found Lucas sitting on h

greeted him with a smile. "Wha

r eyes. "Can we go to the park today?

cas loved the park. It had become one of his favorite places to visit,

rmly at Lucas. "We can go after

. "Yes!" he exclaimed, jumping off

nd I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride watching him. He was openi

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etween the swings and the jungle gym. Daniel and I sat on a nearby bench, watch

d softly, smiling as I watched Lucas interac

s every move. "Yeah, he is. It's amazing

spread through my chest. "It's moments

g his gaze to me. "I

n't help but feel that our family was finally falling into plac

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