"Mommy!"

I pulled back from hugging her when I saw my twins running toward me. I almost stood up when Chiara tripped, but Thunder quickly caught her.

“Ouch,” I winced as Chiara bumped into my IV line.

She immediately stepped back, raising her hands apologetically and pouting. “Ow, sorry, mom.”

Her adorable, apologetic eyes melted the pain away. I kissed her forehead, smiling.

Ash would be happy if he were here, wouldn’t he?

“Chiara, Thunder… How did you get here?” I asked, ...