CHAPTER 193 A FAMILY AGAIN.

Y Michael and Madison gently placed Lily on her bed, covering her with her favorite blanket. She looked up at them with sleepy eyes, her little hands grasping her beloved stuffed animal, Mr. Whiskers. Madison smiled, leaning down to kiss her forehead. "Goodnight, sweetie. We love you." Michael did the same, his eyes filled with love and adoration. "We'll be right down the hall, okay?" As they tiptoed out of the room, Madison leaned into Michael, her heart full of gratitude. "Thank you for taking care of her while I was away," she whispered. Michael wrapped his arm around her, pulling her close. "We took care of each other," he said, his voice low and gentle. "We're a team, always." Michael's voice cracked with emotion as he whispered, "I missed you so much, Madison. Every day felt like an eternity without you by my side. I felt lost and alone, like a part of me was missing." Madison's heart ached at the pain in his eyes, and she wrapped her arms around him, holding him close. "I'