Anna
We had been standing outside the house for the past five minutes, waiting for David to come. The morning had already settled into a soft warmth, the kind that lingered gently on the skin without becoming uncomfortable. A faint breeze moved through the trees lining the driveway, carrying with it the scent of freshly watered grass and blooming flowers from the garden. It was peaceful, almost too peaceful for the storm of thoughts running inside my mind.
David was not late. Not even by a minute. But Liam had been ready far too early, his excitement bubbling over long before it was time to leave. The moment he woke up and remembered our plan, there had been no chance of making him sit still indoors. So now he stood beside me, practically vibrating with energy, his small hand wrapped aro
