#Chapter 261: Broken Families

TIMOTHY POV The aroma of sizzling bacon and brewing coffee wafted through the kitchen, enveloping Timothy as he deftly moved around the countertops. He glanced at the clock, noting that Evie would be waking up soon. Despite the breakfast preparations, his mind was consumed by concerns far weightier than the bacon crisping in the pan. The issue with Stella and Andy wouldn’t go away, no matter how much money or lawyers he or his own father threw at the issue. As the eggs began to sizzle in the pan, Timothy's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of footsteps padding into the kitchen. Evie appeared in the doorway, her tousled hair framing her face, wearing an expression that betrayed the remnants of sleep clinging to her. "Good morning," Timothy greeted her with a warm smile. Evie offered a sleepy smile in return, her eyes flickering with a mix of gratitude and exhaustion. "Morning. What's all this?" she asked, gesturing to the spread on the counter. "I thought I'd make us breakfas