Chapter 74.

STACY.

Hours later....

As the day winds down, a warm, orange glow blankets the field, casting long shadows as families gather their things and begin to head home after a successful day. Jason and Liam stand side by side, grinning like they just conquered the world with medals swinging proudly around their necks. After they won the three legged race, all the other races became easy for them.

Liam is beaming so much, his cheeks flush with excitement as he bounds over to me, proudly holding out his medals.

“Look at my medals Mommy.!” he exclaims, his voice filled with uncontainable joy. He clutches the medals like they are made of solid gold, with his pride a radiant energy around him.

I kneel down to his level, ruffling his hair. “You two were unstoppable out there,” I say, smiling up at Jason, who’s watching us with a soft, almost hopeful look in his eyes.

"All thanks to the best cheerleader," Jason says, and I feel a blush rising to my cheeks. I quickly turn back to Liam.