A Week Later
It had been a week since Desi and Colin moved in, and the household was slowly settling into a rhythm.
Laughter echoed more frequently, toys scattered across the living room floor spoke of shared playtimes, and the faint scent of freshly baked cookies lingered in the air, a sign of Lucas’s attempts at bonding.
But tonight felt different. Lucas had been quiet all day, his usual calm demeanor replaced with a pensive tension. Desi sensed it too.
They had agreed it was time to tell Lily and Colin the truth about their bond as siblings. The anxiety of the conversation loomed over the dinner table as they finished eating.
Lucas cleared his throat, drawing the children’s attention. “Lily, Colin,” he began, his voice steady but tinged with nervousness. “We need to talk to you a
