Chapter 150: Grace’s Growing Independence

I stood in the living room, watching Grace toddle unsteadily across the floor. Her tiny steps were wobbly, but each one was filled with determination. Jason and I held our breath, ready to catch her if she stumbled, but she made it to the couch without falling. When she turned to us with a triumphant smile, we couldn’t help but cheer. "Did you see that?" Jason exclaimed, his face lighting up with pride. "Our little girl is walking!" "She’s amazing," I said, scooping Grace up into my arms and planting a kiss on her cheek. "Aren’t you, sweetheart?" Grace giggled, her chubby hands reaching up to pat my face. "Mama!" Jason joined us, ruffling Grace’s hair affectionately. "It’s incredible how quickly she’s growing up. Seems like just yesterday she was taking her first crawl." I nodded, feeling a mix of pride and nostalgia. "I know. And now she’s walking and talking. Where did the time go?" "Time flies when you’re having fun," Jason said, wrapping an arm around my shoulders. "And when