The next morning, I woke up early, my mind already racing with plans for the day ahead. As I slipped out of bed, careful not to wake Jason, I couldn't help but smile at how peaceful he looked in his sleep. It was a rare moment of calm in our increasingly busy lives.
I made my way to the kitchen, deciding to surprise Jason with breakfast in bed. As I was scrambling eggs, I heard a knock at the door. Curious, I went to answer it, still holding the spatula in my hand.
"Oh, good morning, Bella!" It was Mariam, looking bright-eyed despite the early hour. "I hope I'm not interrupting anything?"
I shook my head, smiling. "Not at all. Come in. I was just making breakfast. Want some?"
Mariam nodded eagerly. "That would be great, thanks!"
As we moved back to the kitchen, Mariam's eyes darted ar
