Chapter 297 - The Edge of Tomorrow

The two men stood, facing each other awkwardly for a moment before Logan stepped forward and pulled Ethan into a tentative hug. It was stiff and uncomfortable, but it was a start. The next few days saw a marked change in the household. With the air cleared, Ethan threw himself into the renewal preparations with genuine enthusiasm. His charm, now unburdened by secrets, worked wonders with the vendors who had been frustrated by the earlier cancellations. One evening, about a week before the renewal, the expanded family sat down to dinner together. The table was lively with conversation and laughter. Logan watched as Ethan entertained Kayla with a ridiculous story about a penguin he'd met in Antarctica, complete with silly voices and exaggerated gestures. Deonna, noticing Logan's thoughtful expression, squeezed his hand under the table. "Sometimes the best gifts come in unexpected packages," she whispered, nodding towards Ethan and Kayla. Logan smiled, feeling a warmth in his chest he