Liam

Seeing the two of them walk in safe and sound warmed my heart. "Hey there, Nancy," I greeted as she hurried in with the baby, checking over her shoulder to make sure no one followed.

Nancy and Nora shared a quick hug before Nora shifted her attention to the baby, showering it with affection. "Missed you both," Nora said softly, taking the baby from Nancy the moment she lifted it from the carriage.

Nancy chuckled. "We weren't gone that long," she replied, her smile brightening the room. "So, what's on the menu for lunch?"

Turning to her while feeding the baby, Nora admitted, "We didn't get anything ready. But...