Breaking the ice
Claire was sitting beside Ethan, laughing loudly as she showed him photos of nursery decorations on her phone.
At the center of the room, sitting on the sofa near the crackling fireplace, was Clara.
She had flown in from Colorado for the official signing of the medical agreement. She looked so much like Ryan the same bright, honest smile, the same warm blue eyes, and the same open, generous spirit that ran deep through their family bloodline.
Adrian sat on the armchair beside the sofa, holding a glass of apple cider, watching her with a quiet, boundless gratitude.
"I still can't believe it," Clara laughed, taking a small bite of apple pie. "When the director sent over the official file and I