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Tomorrow, we rebuild. Again.

She didn't fully get it, but my smile made hers explode. She nodded like it was law, showing off those baby fangs. "Mm! Good days forever!" Leon pulled us both into his arms, warm and solid. The shadows, the rage, the scars— All gone with James. What's left? Just open skies and the road ahead.

"Can you believe it? This really does feel like our happily ever after, doesn't it? We finally made it." "Yep," I reply, popping the P. "We sure have." Life can only get better from here, I'm sure of it. Life with Aria is going to be everything.

"And bring him back." ***

Differently. But forever.

BK said gently. She smiled and looked at him with warmth. “Thank you, BK. For everything. Let’s just forget the past. Maybe that’s why we lost our baby, but I know something better is coming. I’m sure our child is smiling down on us right now, telling us to move on. New life, BK. I don’t expect our marriage to be perfect. As long as it’s peaceful, I’m happy.” She paused. “What if I go back to work? To keep myself busy.”

“It’s not like you’re going to win. Just show up, that’s all.” Then, with mocking emphasis, he added, “Oh, and bring those three little supermodel babies of yours.” But he forgot to hang up. In the background, his friends jeered, “See? Your wife’s so obedient. Even if you told her to walk into fire, she’d do it!” Natalie’s faint laughter carried through the line. I let out a cold laugh of my own. “We’ll make sure both you and Miss Natalie remember us well.” Backstage at the Supermodel Showdown, Natalie leaned on Jared’s arm and whispered, “I’m still a little nervous about Clarissa…”

He kissed the tip of the nose of the great woman in front of him. "Let's make our dreams come true here and repeat it later with the children," Liam said softly. "Besides, this is also a good time. How about it?" Audrey nodded happily. Recently many good things had happened to him, as if it was payment for all the problems and difficulties he had to go through previously. That was very encouraging. "Thank you, honey. I feel like this is too much to take in, but to be honest, I'm very happy and a little worried too," Audrey said softly.

We’re no⁠t the f‍amily we planne‌d to be. We’re better. Str⁠onger. More g‍rateful for every⁠ single m​om⁠en‍t​. And that’s more than I ever hope‌d f​o​r.⁠

Good for your tush. "Mom," I say. I'm loving this. Mom really is getting back to her older self. Cheerful, humorous, talkative. After months of suffering and pain, she's finally regained her true self. I hope this continues so that she can enjoy life again. We spend some time talking about things while snacking on the food I've brought with me. After some more minutes of laughter, sweetness, and pure joy, I finally kiss her goodbye. I tell her I'll be back soon, and she can't contain her excitement.