ALLISON.

Later, we went back to our old house to eat some lunch. Liam stood by the stove, his sleeves rolled up while he was cooking. Meanwhile, Amaris was sitting on the kitchen stool while playing with her doll. She swung her legs while watching Liam stir some vegetables.

“Daddy Li, I want waffles!” she announced.

Liam paused, his green eyes widening slightly as he turned to face her.

“You want waffles for lunch?” He glanced at me, silently asking if this was okay.

I leaned ...