Chapter 164

Haley’s POV: For once in a very long time, I felt… happy. Not the quiet, fragile kind of happiness that feels like it will disappear if you breathe too hard. This was different. Strong. Real. Today was the day my children would meet my mom. Their grandmother. The thought made my chest swell with excitement. “Mom, how long till we get there?” Lily piped up from the back seat, bouncing on the car seat with her stuffed bunny. “Not long, sweetheart,” I said with a grin, glancing at her in the mirror. Jordan leaned against the window, though his eyes were sparkling with curiosity. “So, she’s really our grandmother? Like… she’s your mom?” “Yes.” I nodded, feeling a thrill rush through me. “She’s my mom. And that means she’s your grandmother.” Jordan gave a small smile. “That’s… kinda cool.” Lily clapped her hands. “Does she have candy? Grandmas always have candy!” Logan chuckled beside me, his hand resting casually over mine on the gear shift. “Haley, you’re going to have two little sugar mo