Chapter 131

Haley’s POV: The days after the incident with Susan passed more peacefully than I expected. The air at home felt calm. No screaming phone calls, no drama. Just quiet. Lily had been in a good mood lately. Jordan, too. Somehow, the two of them had stopped bickering and were actually… enjoying each other’s company. That morning, I set up the living room with brushes, paints, and a big roll of paper. “Alright, you two,” I said, laying out the supplies. “Today we’re making something special.” Jordan raised an eyebrow. “Special like what?” “Like a painting for Grandma,” I explained. “So when she gets home from the hospital, she’ll see it and smile.” Lily’s eyes lit up. “Can I make lots of flowers? Grandma likes flowers!” “Yes, flowers are perfect,” I said, squeezing paint onto her palette. “And maybe Jordan can do the background.” Jordan groaned, but I could see the small smile tugging at his mouth. “Fine. But I’m not painting pink clouds.” “Who said anything about pink clouds?” I teased. “Y