Chapter 88.

STACY.

Warm sunlight filters through the curtains as I blink awake, stretching my arms. My eyes land on Jason, sitting across the room, watching me with that quiet intensity he sometimes has. I pull the covers a little closer, feeling unexpectedly shy.

"How long have you been watching us?" I murmur, my cheeks already heating up as I remember the near kiss last night.

He smirks, leaning forward. "Long enough to wonder how I ever let you go."

The comment is so genuine, and so unexpectedly sweet, that I feel my face flush deeper. I manage a smile, biting my lip to keep from grinning like a fool.

Before I can respond, Liam stirs next to me, stretching his tiny arms with a sleepy smile. "Good morning, Mommy! Morning, Daddy!"

"Good morning, sweetheart," I say, brushing a hand through his messy hair.

Jason gets up from his seat and strolls closer to the bed and ruffles Liam's hair too. "Good morning, big guy. And guess what? I have a surprise for you."

Liam’s eyes light up, fu