#Chapter 400: After

Olivia Two months had passed since the tumultuous events that had shaken our lives. Late autumn had set in, and a cool, crisp breeze had replaced the summer’s warm air. The trees had changed their colors from vibrant greens to brilliant reds and oranges, and it felt like the world was starting over fresh Despite the challenges we had faced, everything seemed to be settling into something that felt a little bit like normalcy. I still visited Alvin’s grave whenever I could, but lately, it felt like life was getting in the way. I had a feeling that Alvin would have understood, though. As I stood in front of the mirror, dressing the twins in warm outfits for the day, I couldn’t help but marvel at how much they had grown in such a short time. Elliot and Aurora, now nearly six months old, were thriving and beginning to crawl, exploring the world with their curious eyes. My own body was undergoing changes too. I was still in the early stages of my pregnancy, my belly barely showin