LILY

The rest of the day was spent at the café. Quinn and Jack bickered at every given opportunity. Adrian and I stayed in the booth, watching as the kids cheered them on. Most of the time, they sided with Quinn, but eventually, Ethan would grow tired of their relentless back-and-forth and call her out. Watching the drama unfold brought a genuine warmth to my chest—more than I could ever remember feeling. Seeing them laugh and argue like that made my heart feel full. It felt like home, as if the light had finally returned after a long, dark winter.

“Just so you know, I don't like you,” Quinn snapped...