I couldn’t help but grin to myself as I scrolled through the pictures on my phone. The shots were perfect. Charlie’s wide eyes as he smiled at the camera, the way he clung to my side, looking up at me with that innocent, trusting gaze. The ones where he laughed with genuine and pure joy laughter, I had captured them all. And now, the best part: sharing more of them.
I tapped the screen, uploading the photo of Charlie and me, our faces so close it was almost like we were in our own little world. It was perfect, just like I had planned. I made sure the caption was sweet, casual, yet loaded with just the right amount of familiarity. "Spending time with my little buddy. #familytime #CharlieandMe #newmemories."
The likes came flooding in almost immediately. I didn’t even look at them; I didn’
