Chapter 146: Rediscovering Romance

After my health scare, life had taken on a slower, more deliberate pace. Jason and I had been focused on my recovery, Grace, and managing the gallery, but amidst all the hustle and bustle, we realized something important was missing—us. The days of just Jason and me seemed like distant memories. One quiet evening, after Grace was tucked into bed, Jason brought up the idea. "Lily, we need a break," he said, sitting beside me on the couch. "We need some time for just us." I looked at him, surprised but pleased. "What do you have in mind?" "A special date night," he said, his eyes twinkling with excitement. "Just like old times. We can dress up, go to our favorite restaurant, and maybe even take a walk by the lake." I felt a warmth spread through me at the thought. It had been so long since we'd had time just for ourselves. "That sounds perfect, Jason. When should we do it?" "This weekend," he suggested. "I’ll make the reservations, and we’ll figure out the rest from there." As the