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sterday. Nothing had truly changed, yet everything had. California had been my home, a place of both pain and love, and while it was a difficult decision to leave, I knew it had been the right one. Moving away

s. It was real, gritty, filled with obstacles that felt insurmountable at

. His small feet raced toward me, his face lit up with joy, and in that moment, I saw a reflection of Scott in his blue eyes. My secre

he reached me, I scooped him up, tickling him gently,

consumed by doubts, wondering if I had made the right decision. But each time I thought of the baby growing inside me, I found the resolve to move forward. I wanted to give him a world f

eyes wide with curiosity as he looked up at me.

ilda and Uncle Alex are so excited to see you," I re

we can play a game together!" he exclaimed eagerl

isited often, bringing a piece of home with them every time, and Liam had quickly bond

re than me?" I teased, pretending to be hu

ite person," he replied earnestly, leaning forward

ed the car as Bonnie helped us load our luggage into the trunk. Soon, we were on our way to the new home I h

rived, running into Alex's open arms. "Let'

s warm as he looked at my son. Alex was in his final year of engine

lled with determination. Watching them together brought a smile to my face-Liam,

g into the new house. Bonnie had already left to see her family-she too was ori

e with me? I have plenty of rooms," I as

n through this, Allison. I can't leave my home. It's fil

other figure who had taken Alex and me in after our parents passed away. She raised us a

the time to help you settle in," she

hrew myself into preparing for the official launch of my company. It had always been my dream to own a clothing l

me, passing over a few documents for me to sign. Her exciteme

e of his favorite chocolates. I made a quick stop at the store and was browsing through

of cho

o me and later shattered it. I took a step forward, but my feet faltered whe

chocolates. Before I could turn on my heels and leave, Scott's eyes met mine, and his sm

his hands as he stared at me. "A--A