LILY

I wrapped my arms around them, a tender smile tugging at my lips as they stayed still for a long moment, soaking in my warmth. When I finally pulled back, my smile widened.

“How are my little babies?”

“I'm fine, Mummy!” they beamed in unison, soft giggles escaping their lips.

“Perfect, then.” I straightened up and guided them out of the classroom, heading down the endless hallway.

Noah gripped the hem of my dress tightly, my hand held Ethan’s, while Emma marched proudly ahead of us, looking thoroughly pleased with herself in her own little world.

“Mummy,” Emma began, her high-pitched voice ringing out clearly, bouncing off the wall...