ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIX

SYLVIA'S POV

I woke up early that morning, determined to get my apartment in order before heading to the grocery store. I had plans to cook dinner for Grayson later in the day, and I wanted to make sure everything was perfect.

I started by tidying up the living room, fluffing the cushions, and vacuuming the floor. I moved on to the kitchen, wiping down the counters and organizing the pantry. The smell of fresh coffee filled the air as I brewed a pot for myself.

I worked efficiently, wanting to beat the Saturday rush at the grocery store. As I cleaned, I thought about the menu and the groceries I needed. It was a bit of a rush, but I knew it would be worth it when Grayson arrived.

By the time I finished cleaning up, Zenith and Zendaya were already awake. They practically bounced into the kitchen when they saw me, their faces lighting up. I gave them both a kiss on the forehead and told them to brush their teeth and change out of their pajamas.

“We’re going to the grocery store today!”