**Chapter 31: Rising Tension****One Year Later**The penthouse had transformed. What was once a sleek, minimalist space now echoed with the joyful chaos of three active one-year-olds. The triplets were no longer tiny bundles—they were walking (somewhat), babbling, and exploring every corner with relentless curiosity.Elias charged across the living room on chubby legs, shrieking with laughter as he chased a rolling ball. Sophia followed more carefully, clutching a stuffed rabbit, while Theo toddled behind, determined not to be left out. Chloe knelt on the floor, clapping encouragement, her sketchpad forgotten beside her for the moment.“You’re all so fast now,” she laughed, scooping Theo up when he reached her. He buried his face in her neck, smelling of baby shampoo and innocence.Motherhood at this stage was a beautiful kind of exhaustion. Chloe had found a rhythm—early mornings with the babies, midday design work when they napped, and
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