Chapter 57 A Joyful Expectation.

The house was filled with a new sense of excitement and anticipation. After months of planning and hoping, Kai and I were expecting another child. The news had brought a wave of joy that swept through our family, lifting our spirits and filling our hearts with happiness. Lily was ecstatic when we told her. Her eyes lit up with excitement, and she hugged both of us tightly. "I can't believe it! I'm going to be a big sister!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. Kai and I shared a smile, our hearts warmed by her reaction. "Yes, sweetheart, you're going to be the best big sister," Kai said, ruffling her hair affectionately. "And you'll have a lot to teach your younger sibling." Lily nodded eagerly. "I can't wait to meet her. I've always wanted a little sister!" We laughed at her certainty, but I felt a twinge of nervousness. What if the baby wasn’t a girl? Lily had her heart set on a sister, and I didn’t want her to be disappointed. But for now, we let her enjoy the exci