Chapter 9 - THE CALM
Spring turned to summer, and the triplets began to grow. Noah was the adventurer, Miles the observer, and Grace the heart of the home.
Adrian and Claire found their rhythm. They spent evenings on the porch, talking about everything—the past, the future, and the fears that still lingered.
"I think I’m ready," Claire said one night, looking out at the yard. "Ready to stop talking about the 'if' and 'maybe' and start talking about the 'us.'"
Adrian took her hand, his heart steady. "I’ve been waiting."
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"I know," she said, her fingers entwining with his. "And I think I’ve been waiting for you to see that you didn't have to change the world to be worthy of this."
"I see it now," he said.
