Kat:
I was sitting cross-legged in the middle of Ryder’s room, a rainbow of toys scattered around me. Ryder was chewing on a plastic giraffe with one hand and banging a wooden block on the floor with the other. His giggles echoed off the fresh paint on the walls, and I swear my heart grew a size every time he looked up at me with those big, curious brown eyes.
I didn’t think life could feel more full than it already did—until my phone buzzed.
FaceTime from Shay.
I smiled, swiping to answer, and immediately had to pull the phone back because Phoenix’s chubby little face was way too close to the screen.
“AUNT K!” she squealed, eyes wide with scandal. “I SEE RY, NOW!”
I snorted, nearly choking on a laugh. “Excuse me, boss baby. Hello to you too.”
Shay popped into frame, laughing as she
