Chapter 23 Spending time with the kids

The sun painted the sky with hues of warm orange and pink as Mark and Amelia stood hand in hand, nervously awaiting the arrival of Sarah and Ethan, the twins who were about to discover a significant chapter in their lives. The air buzzed with anticipation, and Mark stole a glance at Amelia, her eyes reflecting a mix of excitement and anxiety. The door creaked open, and there they were – Sarah and Ethan, their eyes wide with curiosity. Mark felt a surge of emotion as he looked at the two faces that held a piece of his heart. James, ever the curious one, studied Mark for a moment before chiming in, "Are you going to be around a lot?" Mark nodded, his eyes meeting Amelia's for reassurance. "Yes, I plan to be. Your mom and I want to spend more time together, and that includes all of us." Amelia joined in, her voice carrying a gentle warmth, "Today, we thought it would be nice for all of us to spend the day together. What do you say?" Sarah's eyes lit up with curiosity, "What are we g