Chapter 65

• It was almost evening when they returned to Melanie’s apartment. The sun was setting, casting a soft orange hue across the city skyline as they stepped through the door. Mia, still bubbling with energy from their long day together, clung to Alex’s hand and beamed up at him with the purest smile.
• “Thank you, Uncle Alex!” she chirped happily, giving his arm a little swing. “I’m going to miss you!”
• Alex crouched down to her level, ruffling her soft hair with a big grin. “I’ll miss you too, Monkey. But don’t worry, I’ll come visit you soon. Maybe even bring you something super cool.”