Olivia’s POV

The living room was alive with the joyful chaos of Mia’s sixth birthday party, filled with the laughter and chatter of over twenty children. My daughter darted around, her face glowing with excitement as she played with a party entertainer dressed in a bright purple Barney costume.

I couldn’t help but giggle as I watched her leap around with her friends. “Who came up with the genius idea to hire Barney?” I said, my voice light with amusement. “Mia’s absolutely ...