Back in the apartment, the air seemed lighter after my conversation with Timothy. I couldn't help but smile as I saw Olive as she bounced her legs on the couch. Once she spotted me, she sat up and ran to my side. "I can’t believe Uncle Timothy lives right next to you!" she said, her excitement evi
Olive's birthday was already off to a chaotic start. I had spent the morning gathering the last-minute supplies and decorating the apartment, ensuring it was a magical setting for her sleepover celebration. As I walked up the stairs to our apartment, the scent of the freshly baked birthday cake waft
He turned to me, snorted. "What?" "I didn't get Olive a birthday gift. I completely forgot somehow." Timothy sighed dramatically. “Well, that won’t do. We can't let her birthday go by without getting a present from everyone, including us." “You’re absolutely right,” I responded, playing along.
The toy store loomed before us, a kingdom of childhood dreams. Colorful displays filled the large windows, and the sound of laughter and excitement reached our ears even before we stepped inside. We entered the store, and the magic of the place washed over me. As we walked down the aisles, our foo
When Timothy and I returned to the party, Aria greeted us with a smile as bright as the candles she was about to light. "The girls are ready to cut the cake!" she announced, her excitement more pronounced now that she was comfortable. Timothy looked at me and whispered, "I think I'd better head ou
EVIE POV As the day waned and the evening sun painted the sky in shades of twilight, I found myself in the living room. The atmosphere was filled with tranquility as the girls laughed and chatted, each wrapped in the comforting embrace of their friendship. It was a sight that tugged at my heartstr
He couldn't help but smile as he picked up the cake. It was a simple gesture, but it spoke volumes. Evie was still considering him, still willing to extend an olive branch, even after everything that had transpired between them. Timothy decided to bring the cake inside, his steps light with a rene
I woke up to the gentle aroma of sizzling bacon wafting through the air, accompanied by the sound of laughter and soft chatter. The morning sun was gentle as it stretched across my face. I stretched and yawned, feeling content with the new day. "Evie!" Aria's voice called out as I entered the kitc