Chapter 37 The Celebration Continues Into The Night

• As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm, golden hue over the backyard, the first birthday celebration for Natalie’s twins, Jazz and Cheska, showed no signs of slowing down. The day had been filled with laughter, games, and heartfelt moments, but now, as nightfall embraced the gathering, the party took on a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
• Most of the guests had already said their goodbyes, offering warm hugs and best wishes before heading home. The children who remained were quietly occupied, some cuddled up in their parents' laps, their energy spent after a full day of excitement. The adults, now fewer in number, gathered around a large fire pit that Alex had set up earlier in the day.
• “Nothing like a warm fire to end a perfect day,” Mrs. Harper remarked as she settled into a comfortable chair near the flames. The fire crackled softly, casting a soft glow on the faces of those gathered around it.