Chapter 24 Making decisions.

The evening sun cast a warm glow as Mark and Amelia found themselves standing at the crossroads of a significant decision – moving in together. They had discussed it at length, exploring the idea of creating a shared space where their kids could grow. Amelia wanted a different life for her babies. She didn't want a life where they had to live without one parent. She wanted to nurture them in love. They deserved that much since they had spent the early years of their lives without having a father. She didn't know what having a father felt like, her own father was a monster, but she wanted them to know Mark. Amelia, with a gleam of excitement in her eyes, suggested, "Why don't we start fresh? Look for a place that's uniquely ours? We can build our memories there. Make our own designs and all" Mark, however, hesitated, "Amelia, it's not about starting fresh. It's about blending our lives. I have this house filled with my memories of growing up. I don't want to leave it behind, besid