Aliyah’s POV

I woke up to the sound of Elara and Hope beside me, they were both trying to get me to wake up. I rubbed my eyes lazily and fluttered my eyes opened to see them beaming and kissing my cheeks good morning.

"Good morning, mommy." They both hugged me tightly like I was disappearing.

I kissed them good morning.

"Morning babies. Did you two sleep well?"

"Yes, Mommy. I did."

Hope went silent and I noticed immediately. I pulled her to myself. I gave her my attention while still ...