ISABELLA’S POV
“Mommy, are we going to stay here from now on?”
Liam’s question froze me mid-motion. It was night time and I had been helping him and Lily into bed, but his innocent voice stopped me in my tracks. The two of them sat together, wide-eyed, and their expressions were full of hope and curiosity.
My heart clenched as the weight of the moment settled heavily on my chest, like a boulder pressing against my lungs. They were just children, unaware of the complexities that haunted every decision I made.
I sat down beside them, pulling both close, their small bodies were warm and comforting against mine. The weight of their trust, their unfiltered love, made my decision feel even heavier.
“Do you like it here?” I asked them softly.
Both Liam and Lily nodded eagerly, their eyes l
