Juliette POV
It had been a few days since we’d moved into our new apartment, and I felt a huge surge of relief every time I walked through the front door. After so many days of cramped hotel rooms, this place felt like a breath of fresh air, a home we could actually call our own. The way Lily settled in confirmed that I’d made the right choice. She spent her time happily in her room, toys scattered around her as she giggled and sang to herself. Watching her play with such abandon was pure bliss, a reminder of how precious our time together was.
It was 6:00pm in the evening, and just as I was soaking in the peace of the moment, my phone buzzed. I glanced at the screen and saw Sarah’s name. Smiling, I picked up the call assuming she probably wanted to check up on me. “Hey, Sarah!”
“Juliet
