Chapter 124: Preparations and Surprises

The morning sun streamed through the windows, casting a warm glow on the nursery walls. I stood in the middle of the room, admiring the soft pastel colors and whimsical decorations Jason and I had painstakingly chosen. The crib was set up, the changing table was stocked with supplies, and a cozy rocking chair sat in the corner, ready for countless late-night feedings and lullabies. "Jason, come look at this," I called out, holding up a tiny onesie with a duckling embroidered on it. "Isn't it adorable?" Jason appeared at the door, his face lighting up with a smile. "It's perfect, Lily. I can already picture our little one in it." He walked over and wrapped his arms around me, pressing a kiss to my temple. "We've done a good job, haven't we?" "We have," I agreed, leaning into his embrace. "But there's still so much to do." We spent the rest of the morning organizing and arranging, each item finding its place in our carefully curated space. As the hours passed, our excitement grew, t