~~Aiden~~
As the night drew to a close, we finished our family dinner and began to retire to our rooms. My dad had called in earlier to check on my mom, but he was out of town and couldn't visit. Despite the distance, they had a great time catching up, and their conversation filled the room with warmth and laughter.
As we prepared for bed, I noticed Hailey's eyes growing heavy, her exhaustion from the day's trip evident. I quickly offered to escort her to her room, but as we climbed the stairs, my mom's voice stopped us.
"Uh... what do you think you're doing, son?" she asked, her eyebrow raised in curiosity. Her eyes sparkled with amusement, and I could sense a hint of mischief in her tone.
I hesitated, feeling a flush rise to my cheeks. "I'm taking her to her room, mom. She's tired fr
