Chapter 53 An everlasting love.

Time seemed to pass in the blink of an eye. Lily was growing older, and with each passing day, I marveled at the young woman she was becoming. She was now in high school, navigating the complexities of teenage life with a mix of curiosity and determination that reminded me so much of myself at her age. One day, as I was preparing breakfast, Lily bounded into the kitchen, her face flushed with excitement. "Mom, guess what? There's a new guy in my school. His name is Chris, and he just moved here. He's in my history class, and we got paired up for a project." I smiled, handing her a plate of pancakes. "That sounds exciting, sweetie. Have you had a chance to talk to him yet?" Lily nodded vigorously, taking a seat at the kitchen island. "Yeah, he's really nice. We talked a bit after class, and he seems really smart. I think we're going to work well together." As she spoke, I couldn't help but notice the sparkle in her eyes. It was clear that Chris had made quite an impression on her. "