Diane's POV
The morning was quiet and peaceful. I heard soft footsteps and hushed voices in the distance. Outside, nature was waking up. Jason stirred beside me, his small fists curling and uncurling as he slept. I gently ran my fingers over his cheek, feeling a deep sense of calm that I hadn't felt in a long time.
The house smelled delicious - like freshly brewed coffee and something sweet and buttery, maybe pancakes? Selene was already up and cooking in the kitchen. When I joined her, she was flipping golden-brown pancakes onto a plate.
The boys were still asleep, but I could hear them starting to stir in the hallway. Felix sat at the table, sipping a hot cup of coffee and reading the newspaper. It felt like a typical morning, something I had never really experienced before.
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