Olivia’s POV

I stood on the shore, watching Alexander carefully fasten Mia’s life jacket with the instructor’s guidance. Once they were settled in the small boat, they turned to wave at me, their smiles bright against the shimmering water.

Alexander began rowing, and Mia’s excited giggles carried faintly back to us. I couldn’t help but grin as I waved back, my heart swelling at the sight of them together. Beside me, Vivian, my mother-in-law, stood with a warm expression, her eyes ...