The sun was barely up when I opened my eyes, but the smell of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee was already drifting under the bedroom door. Owen was already up. He was that kind of man—sweet, reliable, always the one to handle the morning rush while I blinked away the sleep. I walked into the kitchen, my heart feeling heavy after the restless night I’d spent thinking about Ford’s mouth on mine. My two children were sitting at the table, their school bags already packed and sitting by the door. "Morning, mommy!" they chirped in unison. I leaned down, kissing their soft cheeks, trying to ground myself in my real life. "Morning, angels. Eat up." I moved toward the stove, where Owen was flipping pancakes. He looked up and smiled, pulling me into a warm embrace. He kissed me deeply, a sweet, safe gesture that usually made me feel at peace. Today, it just made me feel guilty. "Breakfast is almost ready," Owen whispered against my lips. "Please, sweetheart, go wake my brother. Everythin
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