Chapter 42 A Day Together
The car hummed softly as Lily drove, Emma strapped safely into the infant seat in the back. The morning sunlight streamed across the dashboard, bouncing off the shiny surfaces of the car and warming their faces. Ethan sat beside her, eyes on the road but a gentle smile tugging at his lips. “So,” Lily began, breaking the comfortable silence, “today’s the big day. Our first little family adventure outside the house—just us, together.” Ethan glanced at her, hand brushing hers briefly. “I’ve been looking forward to this,” he said softly. “It feels… normal. Finally, some time just for us.” Lily smiled, a mix of excitement and nervousness fluttering in her chest. “Normal,” she echoed. “It’s been a long time coming.” Emma, wide-eyed in her car seat, gurgled softly, waving her tiny arms. Ethan
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