Chapter 27 Ethan

• The afternoon sunlight streamed through the windows, bathing the living room in a warm, golden glow. Ethan was sprawled across the couch, surrounded by a scatter of books. His small hands carefully flipped through the pages of one, his brow furrowed in concentration.
• Victoria stood silently for a moment, watching him, her heart swelling with love and a pang of worry. He was her world, her anchor, and the thought of the storm looming over their lives threatened to shatter her resolve.
• She crossed the room and sat beside him, gently running her fingers through his dark hair. “How’s the reading going?” she asked, keeping her voice light despite the turmoil inside her.