As the sun began to rise, sighting the break of a new day, Ella tiptoed through the quiet house, careful not to wake Leo and Liam. The twins were still fast asleep, their small faces peaceful and content. The sight of them always brought a surge of love and protectiveness to her heart, but today it also stirred something darker a renewed determination to see her plan through to the end.
She quietly stepped out onto the balcony, letting the cool morning air clear her mind. Fabian's presence in her life had become comforting, yet she knew she was treading a fine line. The way he had embraced her children the night before, his laughter blending with theirs it all felt so normal, so right. But deep down, Ella knew that normalcy was a luxury she couldn't afford, not yet.
Her phone buzzed, pu
