Chapter 126

• As Ethan watched Lily sleeping peacefully beside him, a soft smile graced his lips. He leaned over and placed a tender kiss on her forehead. Gently pulling the blanket over them, he leaned back against the pillow, his mind quickly sinking into a whirl of thoughts.
• Moments later, a quiet knock on the door broke his reverie. "Come in," Ethan called out softly, careful not to disturb Lily's rest.
• The door creaked open, revealing his parents and a few others. Beatrice stepped forward, her voice soft but still audible. "Ethan, Lily—" she began, but she stopped when her gaze fell on Lily's sleeping figure.