245 Home Sweet Home

(Winona)

At home, Abby zooms past me into the kitchen.

“Oh, hi, Mommy.” Then she backs up and gives me a quick hug. “Gotta go, we’re making cookies for Aunt Cass.” Then she’s gone.

“Hi Abby…” My words trail off in the wake of her energy. I grin.

Their laughter echoes through the penthouse, and for a moment, I just stand here, taking it all in.

This penthouse was never designed for such family chaos, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It feels like home.

Jayden looks up as soon as I walk in, and a smile spreads across his face, the kind of smile that makes my heart flip.

Suddenly, the heaviness I've been carrying since my session feels a little lighter. Of course, I can’t ruin this wedding with my insecurities.

“Hey, you,” he says, standing up and crossing the room to take me into his arms. “How was your session?”

“It was good,” I reply, leaning in to kiss him on the cheek. I glance around at the chaos. “This place looks like a bomb hit it.”

“I think it makes the penthouse look bett