Chapter 76-the morning after

The next morning, soft light filtered through the bedroom curtains as I stirred awake, still feeling the warmth from last night's celebration. As I stretched and opened my eyes, I suddenly heard a faint but urgent sound from down the hall----Ethan, my little one, was crying. I moved to get up, but before I could, I heard footsteps already headed in his direction. Harrison was already there, handling it like the caring father he was. I relaxed for a moment, letting myself enjoy the quiet and the feeling of safety he brought. After a few minutes, I got out of bed and made my way down the hallway. Standing by the nursery door, I could see Harrison gently cradling Ethan in his arms, talking softly to him until his cries quieted down. He looked up when he saw me, a warm smile lighting up his face. "Good morning," he said, still rocking Ethan gently. "Good morning," I replied, feeling a smile spread across my face. It was moments like this that reminded me how lucky I was. "Thank you for get