Chapter 158: Career Milestones

The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow over our bedroom. I stretched and yawned, feeling the weight of the day's responsibilities settling in. Grace's soft giggles echoed from her room, a delightful sound that never failed to bring a smile to my face. Jason was already up, and I could hear him talking to her, his voice a comforting murmur. "Mommy, come play!" Grace called out, her excitement palpable even from across the house. "I'm coming, sweetheart!" I replied, quickly pulling on my robe and heading towards her room. When I walked in, I found Jason sitting on the floor, building a tower of blocks with Grace. His eyes lit up when he saw me, and he motioned for me to join them. "Morning, Lily," he said, a warm smile spreading across his face. "We're building a castle. Want to help?" I laughed and knelt down beside them, feeling a rush of love for my little family. "Of course! That looks like the perfect castle for our little princess." Grace beamed