Chapter 61 The Shape Of Us

• The morning unfolded in the comfortable rhythm they were slowly learning to trust. Lucas took the twins for a stroller walk while Emma organized her recipe cards, cleaned out a long-neglected pantry drawer, and tried not to overthink the looming return to the bakery.
• When they all reunited in the kitchen an hour later, Emma kissed each baby’s cheek and greeted Lucas with a smile that lingered. It was the kind of smile that said: I’m grateful you’re here.
• Lucas set the diaper bag on the floor. “I think Noah might have a future as a public speaker. He’s been babbling at every dog we passed.”