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Chapter 57: A flicker of happiness

Things had been better than I could have ever hoped for. Carmen and I were slowly finding our way back to each other, and Lily was becoming a joyful part of our lives. Every day, the love and we shared made each hurdle seem surmountable.

This morning, I woke up to the sound of Lily's laughter echoing through the house. It was a sound that filled me with a profound sense of peace and happiness. I got out of bed, stretched, and headed downstairs to find Carmen and Lily in the kitchen, making breakfast together.

"Morning, Daddy!" Lily greeted me with a bright smile, her face smeared with flour.

"Morning, princess," I replied, ruffling her curly hair.

"Sean, we're making pancakes," Carmen said, looking up at me with a smile that warmed my heart. "Care to join us?"

"Absolutely," I said, stepping up to the counter. "Let's see if I can make the best pancakes in town."

As we cooked and laughed together, I couldn't help but feel a sense of completeness. This was what I had always wanted—family
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