CHAPTER 26: Is Lizzy Back

BELLA

"Can you take us to the park?" I told the taxi driver, feeling Jasper's little hands clutch onto me like I was his life raft. I glanced down at him, suppressing a smile at how tightly he was holding on.

“Is this your first time taking a taxi?” I asked, amused by his grip.

His wide eyes glanced up at me. “Yes, it’s my first time,” he replied, his voice barely above a whisper. He wasn’t letting go for anything.

I couldn’t help but smile. David Copperfield’s only child, riding in a taxi. If only the world knew. I gently lifted him onto my lap, making sure he felt safe, his small hands never loosening their hold on me.

As we arrived at the park, the sight hit me immediately. Families everywhere, kids squealing in laughter, running from swings to slides with boundless energy. Jasper's eyes lit up like I’d never seen before.

"There are so many kids here!" he squealed, bouncing in my lap.

“Yep, lots of kids,” I chuckled, taking in his excitement. His gaze darted from one group to anoth