Lita and Raellyn were now happily chattering in the cozy living room of her uncle’s house. The moment Lita opened the door and saw Raellyn standing there with her round belly, she practically leapt with joy. According to Sharon, just minutes earlier Lita had been sprawled on the couch, scrolling through her phone without the slightest intention of moving.
Raellyn couldn’t help but chuckle at her cousin’s antics, occasionally nodding or shaking her head as Lita’s lively voice filled the room. Sometimes Sharon would cut in to tease her younger sister, and Lita would instantly puff up in protest, making Raellyn laugh even harder. It was a small reunion after a long separation, and a soft wave of nostalgia wrapped around Raellyn’s heart.
Now that Sharon had left them alone, the two women fel
